Sports Massage

“The scientific manipulation and assessment of the soft tissues for the prevention of injuries, whilst maintaining good physical condition and health.”

We often get asked how Sports Massage differs from other massage therapy.

Although Sports Massage uses similar techniques. It uses these techniques very deep inside the muscles. Thus, creating less pressure on the joints and reducing pain.

The therapist will not just treat the muscles but all the other soft tissues as well. Such as the ligaments, tendons at joints and the fascia connecting the muscles.

A lot of tension is often stored in these areas.

When you receive a Sports Massage, the muscles are mobilised. Deeper pressure is also used to break down tension.

The benefits also include myofascial release and neuromuscular techniques. To identify deep pain stored in the muscles and radiating pain from the area reduced.

A Sports Massage is a unique treatment like no other massage treatment.

With its combination of pressures and deep pressure pinpointing pain to relaxing stretches. The muscles will relax, and overall pain and tension will decrease.

If you do exercise of any form, there’s always a risk of injury but sports massage can reduce this risk by keeping the muscles supple and in good condition.

If you do pick up an injury, massage can help your recovery. Increasing blood flow to the area and helping to reduce inflammation.

Elite and Professional athletes use Sports Massage. To keep up with their intense training programmes. To get them in shape for competitions, matches and races.

A lot of our patients who regularly, use our Sports Massage treatments include…

• Office workers. They spend a long time sitting, suffer pain and stiffness in neck, shoulders, and lower back.

• People who drive a lot as part of their job. They suffer similar problems with stiffness in lower back due to sitting in one position.

• People with a physically demanding job. Lifting, carrying heavy objects. This puts stress on their shoulders, lower back, and knee joints.

• Post-operative patients. To help with scar tissue, alleviate muscle tension caused by stress and reduce pain of surgery.

We’re here to help! If you’ve never had a Sports Massage before and want some further advice on what to expect or what type of massage will be best for you – please drop us a line or give us call!

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Pulse can provide a tailored Sports massage plan designed with your specific needs in mind and so whether it be a one off pre or post event massage or a course of treatment over a season – please discuss your needs with us.