Sports Massage

A sports massage involves the manipulation of soft tissue and muscles. A sports massage uses more pressure and technique than a normal massage you would experience in a spa. They aren’t designed to relax, they’re designed to correct problems, pains and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity or trauma. The application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise may can performance, help recovery and prevent injury. Sports Therapists usually entail a higher level of training than standard massage therapists.

Louise Barnard reviewed her experience with Sports Massage - "I’ve had knots in my shoulders for the last 2 years, and although I’ve had many massages, nothing has seemed to ease the tension and pain. Chris suggested a Sports Massage, and I could really feel the difference between the spa-type massages I’ve had in the passed and a sports massage. My shoulders were sore for a day or two later, but the burning pain I used to have has completely gone”.

Benefits of a Sports Massage

• Improve Flexibility

• Pain Reduction

• Recovery – massage can help improve recovery from trauma

• Prevention – massage can assist in the prevention of injury

• Health – massage helps maintain and improve the health of the soft tissues due to the effects on blood circulation

• It can lower high blood pressure

• Invigoration/Increased Energy – massage can leave you feeling invigorated and with more energy

• Reduces Anxiety