SPORTS THERAPY
Sports Therapy is where I bring together my skills in massage, acupuncture and sports rehab to kickstart the treatment process! Massage is a key part of the treatment process and often the first step in a treatment plan. It works deep into the muscles, targeting those areas which may be particularly tense, tight or problematic – I can’t promise it will be a relaxing experience! Studies have shown it’s a highly effective mechanism to help loosen muscles and relieve tension, refreshing the aches and pains, ironing out those reoccurring niggles and helping with the prevention of any injuries alongside a functional movement plan.
By working both the superficial and deep muscles, the treatment allows any tightness to be significantly reduced, and ensures longer lasting results than just a light superficial massage. We’ll alter pressure and techniques to suit your requirements. I’ll incorporate a combination of other treatments including acupuncture, ultrasound and Kinesio taping, if they are required. Using my many, many hours spent with clients, I’ve learnt to recognise where these treatments can accelerate results and when they may not be of benefit, ensuring you will get the treatment most effective for your body.
Besides pain relief and the soothing of any aches in your body, this kind of treatment has a lot of benefits. A sports massage can:
- Loosen restricted joints and muscles, improving movement and flexibility
- Restore energy when you’re feeling fatigued, by helping to flush toxins out of your body
- Reduce swelling and inflammation from previous injuries
- Increase blood and lymphatic circulation
Although sports massage is useful for relieving tightness and aiding mobility, it’s not going to fix your body. This is where my approach is different, massage therapy together with a functional movement plan and acupuncture if required is the best way to address your body’s needs.
This helps to ensure you get the maximum benefit from our therapy, and achieve full fitness as quick as possible.