Sports massage is a deeper form of soft tissue massage, complementary to a healthy lifestyle. A constant build-up of tension from regular activity may lead to stresses in the muscles; sports massage uses specific techniques to treat these muscles and relive tension.

Many people appreciate the deep treatment offered by a sports massage therapist as they really feel those knots being "ironed out".

Regardless of whether you exercise or keep fit,
sports massage may have something to offer you.

Sports massage:

• Improves circulation and lymphatic flow
• Assists in the removal of metabolic waste
• Prevents injuries, caused by overuse or incorrect exercise technique
• Can remodel scar tissue
• Assists mental preparation in the build-up to a sporting event
• Reduces stress and anxiety, giving an invigorating feeling of total well being.

Rehabilitation

Sports massage can be vital for those recovering from minor injury. Mobilisation, flexibility, strength and proprioception are all areas which need to be addressed, to ensure the future performance of the affected limb/joint. Provided all exercises and stretches are pain free you will be helping the limb/joint to return to its pre-injury state.

Conditions where sports massage therapy is effective:

• Tendonitis
• Runners Knee
• Back pain Stress
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Tennis Elbow
• RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)