Focused soft tissue treatment that bridges the gap between therapeutic massage and physiotherapy — and despite the name, it isn’t just for athletes.
Massage is recognised as one of the earliest forms of therapy. It was used over 3,000 years ago in China, India and Greece. Its popular use in the Western world is credited to Per Henrik Ling (1776–1839), who developed a form of massage known as Swedish massage. Ling developed his own style of massage and exercise to help athletes, and gained a following for doing so. Many of his principles form the foundations of modern sports massage, which has been widely used in the UK since the 1990s.
Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue — muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and the skin — that are caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity or trauma.
Despite its name, sports massage is not just for athletes who partake in sport. It is a style of treatment which bridges the gap between therapeutic massage and physiotherapy, and is often used alongside physiotherapy.
Used before and after exercise, or simply as regular maintenance, sports massage has a range of benefits.
Used before exercise, sports massage helps prepare the muscles and can support how you perform.
Used after exercise or competition, it helps the body recover and ease post-training soreness.
Regular treatment provides preventive maintenance, allowing problem areas to be dealt with before they become injuries.
Effective for muscle pain from poor posture, fatigue and imbalance, and for managing chronic pain and discomfort.
Sports massage is very effective in treating general muscle pain brought about by a number of everyday problems, such as poor posture and muscle fatigue or imbalances, and can be used in effectively managing and dealing with chronic pain and discomfort. Regular sports massage can significantly reduce the risk of injury by providing preventive maintenance for your muscles, allowing any potentially problematic areas within a muscle to be dealt with effectively before they result in an injury.
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