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Sports Massage

What is the purpose?

  • Relieves muscle tension

  • Breaks down knots/adhesions

  • Reduces acute and chronic aches/pain

  • Helps to manage nerve pain, such as sciatica (however it does not treat nerve related conditions - you will still need to seek a doctor for this)

  • Helps to relieve symptoms from medical conditions such as fibromyalgia

  • Minimises muscle spasms

  • Reduces headaches 

  • Improves insomnia​

  • Treats common muscle injuries (such as repetitive strain, sprains, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, plantar fascia, IT band syndrome, rotator cuff injuries etc.

  • Strengthens weak muscles â€‹â€‹

  • Increases joint range

  • Improves posture 

  • Enhances body performance 

Who will benefit?
Pretty much everyone

  • ​​Both active & sedentary lifestyles 

  • Gym buffs

  • Manual/active jobs which requires constant lifting/bending - any repetitive movements. E.g gardeners, roofers, plumbers, construction work etc

  • Individuals who are prone to injuries or wish to manage a pre diagnosed injury, such as strains & sprains

  • Desk job workers

  • Anyone who suffers from aches & pains

  • Anyone with joint restrictions 

  • Those who want to focus on releasing adhesions and minimising tension

  • General maintenance â€‹(you may not be experiencing pain or any other issues)

Techniques

Cross fibre frictions 

Firm pressure is applied by going against the direction of the muscle fibres. Reduces scar tissue & adhesions, making it ideal for treating injuries and reducing pain

Myofascial release/connective tissue 

Gentle stretching to the skin fascia and skin rolling helps to restore flexibility, and eases chronic pain. This is a great way to begin any treatment, particulary to the upper body. 

Trigger point therapy 

Applies deep pressure on the tender points releasing knots within the fascia. This increases flexibility and reduces pain.

Deep application techniques 

In order to work the deeper layers of the muscles, pressure is applied by using forearms, knuckles, fists, elbows. Though pressure is adapted to your comfort level.  â€‹â€‹

STR (Soft Tissue Release) 

Precise pressure is applied to a particular muscle, then gently stretching it out. The idea is to lengthen isolated muscle groups. It improves joint range of motion, reduces pain, improves posture and helps with injuries. Physiotherapists use this technique.

MET (Muscle Energy Techniques)

MET aims to strengthen the muscles by applying resistance at the point of bind. This also helps to increase the joint range. Physiotherapist use this technique.​

We recommend regular treatments at least once per month.

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