Sports Massage

THE ISHTA HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE

Sports Massage

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A sports massage treatment is a deep tissue massage involving the assessment, manipulation, rehabilitation and management of the soft tissues of the body; it uses advanced massage and various stretching techniques such as soft tissue release and muscle energy techniques which are tailored to suit the individual needs of the client.
Muscle tension can affect anyone and sports massage is not just for the amateur or professional sports person, it is a useful and successful treatment for anyone who has muscular aches and pains irrespective of whether they play sport or not. For instance the office worker who sits at a computer all day, the active gardener or long distance driver, any repetitive work can lead to muscle and posture problems which in turn can lead to pain and stiffness in backs, shoulders, legs etc and can even cause headaches.
Massage, applied skilfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system, it can:

Increase and restore range of motion, muscle balance.
Improve suppleness and elasticity.
Free muscle adhesions, trigger points and soften scar tissue.
Promote healing, prevent injury and reduce pain.
Rehabilitation and re-education of the body.
Enhance body awareness.
Improve performance and recovery.
Promote relaxation, relieve stress and anxiety and promotes sleep.
Improve circulation and flush out toxins.

Different types of sports massage treatment include; maintenance and rehabilitation usually performed at the clinic, and also before, after and during an event or training sessions to help performance and recovery and is usually performed on site at the event.
Regular massage will help you maintain a healthier body, prevent injuries, restore mobility and boost your performance.
The sports massage therapist is Karina Essery.