Remedial & Sports Massage

Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage involves the treatment, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body (eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons), treating a wide range of problems and conditions, sports and non-sports related.

A structural and postural assessment is often necessary followed by a treatment plan using a combination of massage and stretching techniques to relieve muscle soreness, increase joint mobility, increase flexibility, encourage tissue repair, break down adhesions and scar tissue.

A maintenance programme is recommended after the condition has been successfully treated. This involves regular maintenance massage along with a structured exercise and stretching routine.

Techniques used:

- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release
- Neuromuscular Techniques
- Trigger Point Release
- Myofascial Release

Remedial Massage can help:

- muscle soreness
- sprains & strains
- repetitive strain injuries
- headaches
- neck & shoulder pain
- frozen shoulder
- tennis / golfers elbow

- back pain
- sciatic pain
- knee pain
- shin splints
- ankle / foot pain
- tendonitis

Sports Massage

Sports Massage involves the treatment, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body (eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons) for all sports and active people.

Sports Massage relieves muscles soreness, increases joint mobility, increases flexibility, encourages tissue repair, breaks down adhesions and scar tissue. It can be designed to each individual's needs to assist in performance, recovery, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Techniques used:

- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release
- Neuromuscular Techniques
- Trigger Point Release
- Myofascial Release

Sport Massage can be used during:

- Conditioning / training
- Pre competition
- Inter competition
- Post competition
- Post travel
- Injury prevention
- Injury rehabilitation

Sports & Remedial Massage