Sports massage and soft tissue therapist based near Bath.

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  • What is sports massage?

    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.

  • Benefits of sports massage.

    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

  • What to expect.

    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.

  • I had a long standing and deteriorating shoulder stiffness. Tamara was very well informed about the likely injury and causes which we discussed in detail. The treatment and recommended exercise routine have had a very beneficial effect and I am a confident that we have an effective treatment plan in place.

    Richard

  • Tamara was really friendly, calm and made me feel totally relaxed. She’s clearly passionate about helping resolve any aches or pains. I felt in very safe hands.

    Joanna