Sports Massage

    Massage, applied skilfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

    These muscle imbalances may develop and often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to cause the athlete discomfort or impede performance. The skilled massage therapist will be able to detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help the sports person maintain a much healthier physical state.

    It may therefore be reasonably claimed that one of the greatest benefits of sports massage is in helping prevent injury.

    Other benefits of sports massage include:

• Help relieve stress and tension which hinders the achievement of optimum performance.
• Reduce the likelihood of injury during exercise.
• Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation after injury.
• Ensure full range of movement and increase muscle flexibility.
• Improve postural and general body awareness.
• Reduce anxiety
• Prevent depression
• Improve circulation
• Prevent/Help with headaches & Insomnia
• Prevent the build up of waste products within the body.