Sports & Remedial Massage is the use of manual therapy and massage techniques to gain different benefits.
- Sports Massage has an emphasis on maintenance, prevention of injuries and aiding recovery in sports participants.
- Remedial Massage looks to help correct muscle imbalances and help deal with chronic problems.
Application Benefits
Pre-event Massage Stimulates circulation warming the muscles, prepares the athlete for optimal performance whilst reducing the risk of injury. Pre-event Massage is best done no earlier than two days prior to the event.
During Training Season Focus on aiding healing of existing injuries and prevention of future injuries. Aiding recovery and boosting performance are key aims.
Post-event Massage Relieves soreness (DOMS), helps remove lactic acid and waste products from the muscles. Sports Massage can help with getting you back to training as quickly and fit as possible.
Rehabilitation Works in conjunction with any Physiotherapy treatment you may be having post-injury. Help prevent build-up of scar tissue and regain lost flexibility and strength.
Remedial Massage Deal with a range of musclo-skeletal problems and assist the body to heal. Removal of scar tissue, reducing swelling
or releasing chronically
tight muscles. Rebalance posture and relieve chronic stresses causing discomfort.
