Sports/Remedial massage covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body. Suitable for sports or non- sports persons alike. A variety of techniques are used, such as:

• Massage to relax and warm up the muscles.
• Core Myofascial Release to improve structural balance/alignment of the body, release adhesions and increase flexibility.
• Mobilisations including Muscle Energy Techniques which help release restricted joints including the spinal vertebrae, lengthen shortened muscles and increase muscle strength.
• Stretching to increase flexibility.
• Gentle traction, Trigger Points and Cross Fibre Friction.

Benefits of Sports/Remedial massage:

Improves circulation, greater range of movement/flexibility, injury prevention, improves recovery potential, releases adhesions, improves scar tissue alignment, reduces pain, relaxes sore/tight muscles, boosts the immune system, enhances sporting performance and wellbeing.

Sports/Remedial massage can help improve the following:

Headaches and migraines, back/neck/shoulder pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, sciatica, repetitive strain injury, muscle strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, tendonitis, sports injuries and general aches and pains.

A rehabilitation and maintenance programme can both assist in the healing and prevention of injuries. At the consultation, the factors leading to injury will be discussed.