Sports Massage is the manipulation of soft tissue using a variety of specialist manual techniques designed to help alleviate a wide range of symptoms and conditions, help you recover from intense physical activity and prepare you for your next physical challenge.
It is a hands-on therapy requiring the use of a medium, usually oil, cream or lotion, to enable me to manipulate your muscles without causing unnecessary discomfort to you.
Sports massage offers a range of benefits, whether you’re an elite athlete or someone who just exercises regularly.
- Increased Joint Range of Motion (ROM):
- Sports massage helps improve joint flexibility, allowing smoother movement during physical activities.
- Enhanced ROM contributes to better athletic performance and reduces the risk of injury.
- Decreased Muscle Tension:
- Intense workouts can lead to muscle tightness and discomfort.
- Sports massage releases tension, promoting relaxation and optimal muscle function.
- Improved Sense of Well-Being:
- Sports massage positively impacts mental health.
- It reduces anxiety, stress, and promotes a sense of balance.
- Better Sleep:
- Regular sports massage can improve sleep quality.
- Adequate rest is crucial for muscle recovery and overall health.
- Reduced Cramps:
- Muscle cramps can disrupt performance.
- Sports massage may help prevent and alleviate cramps.
- Decreased Recovery Time Between Workouts:
- Some studies suggest that sports massage can speed up your recovery.
Booking your massage
When you book your Sports Massage, you can opt for full body, specify areas to be focused on or allow me to guide you as to what I believe to be the best approach depending on your requirements. To assist with this process I will conduct a consultation with you to establish the exact cause of your musculoskeletal complaint (if applicable) and follow this up with a physical assessment that may include your posture, range of motion and a selection of functional tests, specific to your sporting needs. Please complete the Sports Massage Consultation Form.
As a sports person or a regular participant in exercise, you will appreciate the need to be injury free so it may benefit you to have a regular sports massage to potentially assist with injury prevention rather than to wait until it is too late.
If you have concerns about ongoing Knee, Hip or Achilles Tendon pain, please complete and submit the relevant questionnaire.
Achilles Tendon Pain Questionnaire
If you are a Runner, complete the Running Injury Risk form to get feedback regarding your potential for acquiring a running-related injury.