Sports Massage
Sports massage therapy is the manipulation, management and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body. The soft tissues include the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It aims to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in the soft tissues that are caused by everyday life and physical activity.
Sports Massage may help:
You do not need to be sporty to benefit from sports massage; it can also help to relieve the day to day problems, that everyone experiences, such as tension, fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. It is a great way to soothe and ease tight and tired muscles, and to help prevent any further aches and pains.
You may consider seeing a Sports Massage therapist for:
If you are not sure if sports massage is the correct therapy for you, please email us on [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
What to expect on your first visit
Your first appointment will last approximately an hour. We will start by asking about your problem as well as details of your medical history and lifestyle. This is very important as this will help your practitioner tailor their approach to give you the best outcome.
Your Massage therapist will need to examine the area(s) of your body causing discomfort, which may be in a different location to the symptoms. We may ask you to do some simple movements to observe your mobility. We may need you to remove some of your clothing, please let us know if you are uncomfortable with this. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask them to stop at any stage without prejudicing your future treatment. You can also ask a friend or relative to accompany you throughout the session(s). The overall clinical picture will help formulate a treatment plan and your massage therapist will then choose the most appropriate soft tissue techniques to achieve the desired goal.
Is treatment painful and what to expect after?
Sports massage can vary in intensity with the level of discomfort experienced; it will depend on the techniques being used, the area being treated and the individual’s pain tolerance. Your massage therapist will be asking for feedback throughout your treatment, so if anything is causing too much discomfort they will adapt their approach.
Because of the physical nature of the treatment, it is not unusual to sometimes feel sore in the first 24-48 hours after your massage. Your massage therapist will explain any likely reactions they may expect you to experience at the time of your treatment. If you are concerned about your pain you should contact your massage therapist, we would always prefer you to let us know how you feel after an appointment.
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