What Is a Sports Massage?
Sport and remedial massage is not only for athletes. It can be useful for active people, office workers and anyone experiencing muscular tightness, stiffness or discomfort linked to work, training or everyday activity.
The first appointment includes a discussion of your symptoms, lifestyle, activities and goals, followed by an assessment. Treatment is then tailored to the individual and may include deep-tissue massage, soft-tissue release, muscle-energy techniques, neuromuscular techniques and stretching. You may be asked to change position or move during the session so that relevant areas can be assessed and treated effectively.
Your therapist may also suggest realistic mobility, stretching or strengthening exercises to support recovery and help reduce recurrence. Pressure and technique are adjusted to your comfort and needs. If your presentation appears to require medical assessment or a different clinical service, this will be explained and an appropriate referral recommended.
Do I Need a Sports Massage?
The earlier you receive treatment after an injury or after you’ve noticed a bit of muscle tension, the sooner you can get back on track. Don’t ignore a strain until it gets too painful – our sports massages can nip your muscular issues in the bud.
Although we specialise in treating athletes, as a non-athlete, you could benefit from this kind of massage if:
- You are experiencing muscle pain
- Your muscles are tense or feel stiff
- You have localised muscle pain, such as a stiff neck or bad back
- You simply want to relax
From sports professionals to office workers, a sports massage could be just the thing you need to fix any kind of muscle tension, whether it’s a pesky strain or a painful pulled muscle.
Our specialists understand that every client is different and will work with you to ensure that you get exactly the treatment that you need. You will get a massage tailored to your specific needs – whether it be a full body muscle massage or specific area.
Whatever your issue or injury is, our sports injury specialists will assess you and your injury to work out exactly what is needed to make things better. That means we might want to ask a couple of questions about your lifestyle – such as how many hours a day you spend sitting at a desk – and your training habits. It might be that you require another one of our services instead. We strive to ensure that our clients receive the right treatments and will consult with you so that we can always recommend the right one.
During the sports massage you may be asked to move around or change positions, so that problem areas can be treated in the right way. Sports massages have earned a bit of a reputation for being painful. While initial treatments can be a little challenging, repeated sessions reap ample rewards for your body and your mobility.
