Sports massage..... see my fb page hertsmassagetherapy and like for info about future offers and discounts Sports massage therapy is used to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. Above all, it can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether one is an athlete, ardent keep-fitter or a once a week jogger.This treatment is not just for the sports person: anyone can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries) .Sports massage tends to be deeper and more intense. It is based on the various elements of Swedish massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques involving stretching, compression, friction, toning, and trigger point response techniques similar to Acupressure and Shiatsu. The skilled therapist brings together this blend of techniques, knowledge and advice during treatment, to work effectively with the client to bring about optimum performance and to provide injury-free training and minimise post event injuries.By getting preventative maintenance massage muscles cramps, adhesions, build up of scar tissue and aching can be reduced. Sports massage can speed healing and reduce discomfort during the rehabilitation process.Soft tissue techniques employed by sports massage therapists are effective in the management of both acute and chronic injuries.Trigger point techniques reduce the spasm and pain that occur both in the injured and “compensation” muscles.Cross-fibre friction techniques can help with healing by improved formation of strong and flexible repair tissue, which is vital in maintaining full pain-free range of motion during rehabilitation.In all cases, such massage techniques are employed in collaboration with other appropriate medical care. Book your appointment today :)
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:24:23 +0000
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