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REMEDIAL & SPORTS MASSAGE FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

 

We understand about muscles - often the most ignored part of the body.

Remedial and Sports Massage Therapists realise that the mental, physical and emotional stresses involved in competitive sports often contribute to injuries by affecting the muscles.

So what can Sports Massage do?

  • assists in your warm-up routine preparing your muscles for action
  • aids flexibility - massage can stretch your muscle fibres in every direction - not easy to achieve with stretching alone
  • better flexibility means you can train for longer and at a higher level
  • increases the circulation of blood with its oxygen, nutrients and healing hormones
  • increases the circulation of venous blood and lymph through the body assisting in draining and detoxifying
  • decreases tension and that uncomfortable tightness that persists long after the exertion
  • speeds up recovery time
  • allows you to train more easily and without discomfort
  • means that the muscles repair more easily with less scar tissue and any scar tissue formed it is laid down in the direction of the muscle fibres so is less likely to re-injure (a common problem)
  • helps you to train at a higher level because of reduced tension
  • helps to restore or maintain a healthy structure - essential to avoid chronic conditions developing and to keep in peak condition
  • improves whole body awareness - you will know when you’ve trained enough or when it is time for another Sports / Remedial massage
  • encourages relaxation - increased alertness - leading to better concentration and focus
  • gives an opportunity for specific focusing - such as visualisation techniques.

IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!

AND YOU KNOW IF YOU FEEL GOOD IT’S SO MUCH EASIER TO...

GO FOR IT

  • after the event - the ultimate reward - a Sports massage
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  • to soothe aching, tired and overworked muscles slow the body down, relaxing and thus encouraging repair
  • to decongest muscles so that full recovery can occur and training can recommence.

Remedial and Sports Massage Therapy is being used more and more by sports people of all ages and disciplines.  It is used in training and is now offered (as it was in ancient times) at the Olympics.

Research is currently being done into the effects of this therapy.  However, as national and international athletes are seen receiving massage, so more and more sports people - both amateur and professional - are seeking Remedial and Sports Massage Therapists. Who is the athlete anyway?  The painter, window cleaner, computer operator, lorry driver, etc…all require the above care.

For details on a therapist in your area see the Directory of Therapists.

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