Sports Massage

Massage of foundation tissues directed specifically at the muscles used in athletic activities. This is a deep massage which combines the classical Swedish style with trigger points and manipulation to aid rehabilitation of the soft tissues.

The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to

• Help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Helping the athlete / sports enthusiast to achieve peak performance.

Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively.

The main benefits of the massage are to

• Prevent injury / aches / stiffenss.
• Improve circulation and lymphatic flow.
• Excite or sedate nerve endings.
• Facilitate removal of metabolic waste and help break down scar tissue.
• Sports massage can also be beneficial in assisting the sportspersons in their mental preparation.

Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or a once a week exercising person.

PREVENTION IS THE KEY

TO ACHIEVIE SUCCESS THROUGH AVOIDING INJURY.

Sports Massage is excellent when preparing for sports activities or after a strenuous workout or for those traditional aches & pains.