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WHAT IS
SPORTS
MASSAGE?
Sports Massage Therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues within the body, specifically the muscles, ligaments and tendons.
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It is a deep form of soft tissue work that is applied to the body consisting of a variety of techniques.
A Sports Massage can not only help treat your current strains and tension but be used as a method of preventing future injuries. These include overuse or repetitive strain injuries whether they are from your daily activities or from your training regime.
Sports Massage Therapy is suitable not just for athletes as the name may suggest, but for a wide variety of people who are wishing to prevent or recover from a soft tissue injury or just to relax and unwind. The aim of a Sports Massage is to alleviate tension in your musculoskeletal system, so there are many ways in which I can help you...
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Releases soft tissue tension
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Relieves stiffness
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Decreases muscle spasms
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Releases restrictions
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Softens and re-aligns scar tissue and loosens up adhesion's
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Helps to restore optimal tissue function
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Reduces the stress on our joints by increasing mobility and flexibility in the muscles
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By increasing blood flow, more oxygen and vital nutrients are brought to the tissues
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Stimulation or soothing of the nerves
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Release of endorphins which are the bodies natural pain reliever
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Promotes fluid movement through the tissues, assisting with the elimination of toxins
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Can even increase digestive movement by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system which can help to relieve constipation and gas
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Improves elimination through the urinary system by increasing circulation and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system
WHAT ARE
THE EFFECTS
OF
SPORTS MASSAGE?
HOW CAN SPORTS MASSAGE HELP?
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Prevent injury
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Improve recovery
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Increase energy
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Reduce pain
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Greater flexibility and range of motion
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Improve performance
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Increase alertness, clarity & relaxation
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Restore functional muscle balance
WHAT IS
ULTRASOUND THERAPY?
Ultrasound Therapy is a treatment using a machine that emmits a continous transmission of sound waves, which cause microscopic vibrations within the deep tissue molecules. This increases heat and friction within the soft tissue structures of the body, which is thought to increase circulation and help encourage the healing process as well as decrease the inflammatory response, reduce tissue swelling and reduce pain. The treatment lasts 5-10 minutes and is an addition to your Sports Massage session, making it ideal for those who are suffering from a particular injury.
WHAT CONDITIONS AND INJURIES I CAN HELP WITH
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Lower and upper back pain
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Sciatica
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Piriformis Syndrome
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Shoulder pain
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Neck Pain
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Whiplash
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Headaches and Migraines
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Tennis Elbow
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Hip pain
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Knee pain
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Ankle Sprains
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Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Sports and Occupational injuries
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Repetitive strain injuries
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Pre and Post Event treatments
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....and many more, just ask
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I can also offer stretching, exercise and rehabilitation guidance. The use of Ultrasound Therapy, cupping therapy, TENS and Infra Red Light Therapy can also be applied during a session if deemed beneficial.