Sports Massage in Heathfield East Sussex
Our sports massage sessions are targeted at sports people or gym goers, although doesn’t have to be limited to these groups.
We concentrate on a particular area that is causing you trouble and focus on loosening up and alleviating any pain or blocks that have built up.
Generally firmer than other massage types our sports massage will release tension and help get you back on track.
Sports Massage for Other Conditions
Sports Massage is an effective & beneficial form of physical therapy. Professional athletes all have regular Sports Massage but you do not have to perform at an elite level to benefit. This type of deep tissue therapy can be used for many different reasons:
- As part of a regular training schedule.
- Specific enhancement to the warm up &/or cool down for an event.
- Relief from painful conditions such as shoulder, neck & back ache.
- Provides an ideal solution for everyday muscle aches & pains.
- Addresses muscle imbalances caused by long-term postural or occupational stresses.
- Enhances joint range of movement by assisted passive & active stretching.
Other Benefits
Incorporating Sports Massage into your regular training regime can also provide other benefits:
- Reduce the risk of injury by breaking down scar tissue & adhesions within the muscle.
- Accelerate recovery processes should injury occur.
- Enhance sporting performance & may extend the overall lifespan of your sporting career.
- Maintain flexibility & general suppleness.
Physiological Benefits
In addition to mechanical & physiological benefits, there are psychological effects associated with this style of therapy, which can be vital in preparing the professional & enthusiast alike for the challenges ahead. These include:
- Mental relaxation by
- Reducing anxiety,
- Reducing tension,
- Lessening pain or discomfort but
- Can also be mentally & physically stimulating.
- And assist in mental clarity & focus.
Massage techniques will include those associated with Deep Tissue & Remedial Massage as many of the benefits & effects are overlapping. Hands on application will help the therapist in assessing the condition of the muscles as presenting on the day; therefore each treatment is tailored to meet the specific needs / requirements of the individual at that particular time.
Planning Treatment
In the case of injury & rehabilitation, a plan will be drawn up between the therapist & the client, with the best course of action advised. However no two Sports Massage therapists will devise the exact same treatment plan utilising exactly the same techniques.
Initial appointments, including the consultation, will last approximately 60 minutes. Thereafter some treatments may only require 30 minutes.
Multi-saver vouchers are available & valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
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