THE BENEFITS OF SPORT AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE

The skilled application of soft tissue therapy is extremely effective for the release of muscle tension and the restoration of balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this can help with injury prevention that might otherwise lead to overuse injuries which are the result of an accumulation of micro-trauma or tension in the muscles from regular activity

Most people are unaware of muscle damage until they are serious enough to cause discomfort or impede performance, eventually resulting in altered posture and leading to biomechanical and functional problems. Identification of soft tissue anomalies are a key task for the therapist who, using a combination of techniques, aims to help the individual maintain or return to a much higher state of physical health.

The primary benefits of Sport and Remedial massage are:

• Injury prevention
• Enhancement of performance
• Reduction of scar tissue
• Reduction of muscle stiffness
• Increased injury recovery process
• Increased blood circulation and lymphatic flow
• Restoration of muscle length and balance
• Improvement of posture
• Release of tension and stress
• Improvement of flexibility

These benefits can help to relieve many conditions and long term causes of discomfort such as:

• Chronic muscular aches & pains caused by conditions such as Fibromyalgia
• Repetitive Strain Injuries
• Sports & Occupational injuries
• Lower limb and some types of sciatic pain
• Reduction of muscle stiffness and pain in areas such as neck, back & shoulder which may result from postural problems or work related muscle tension.