Sports massage therapy involves working with soft tissue to relieve pain and tightness, and increase mobility. Soft tissue includes muscles, skin, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Sports massage aims to correct any imbalances and loosen off restrictions within the soft tissue.

Anyone can benefit from sports massage to restore balance and ease pains including professional athletes looking to improve performance, prevent injuries and speed up recovery, those who spend long hours at a desk or parents who are holding a baby in their arms all day!

An in depth consultation will be carried out to discuss the problem areas, history and background of your daily life, work and physical activity, followed by a functional movement assessment to identify areas of soft tissue restrictions or tightness. Stretches and specific strength work can significantly aid the outcome of the massage treatments as well as improve a sense of overall well being.

Break down of adhesions and scar tissue to reduce muscle tension

Easing of muscle pain

Improved circulation

Improved range of motion, making everyday tasks easier

Relieving of stress

Better sleep

Increased sense of well-being

Your first appointment will last approximately one hour. You will be asked for personal details and medical history and about your injury or area of concern.

I will then carry out an examination as required to help determine the tissues causing pain or discomfort and the possible reasons the condition has developed. From this information the treatment plan can be developed and carried out.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, and you may be asked to remove some clothing depending on the examination and treatment required. It may also be possible to treat or examine without removal of clothing if this makes you feel more comfortable.