Sports Massage
Sports massage is a versatile therapeutic tool employed for a wide range of conditions primarily related to musculoskeletal health and athletic performance.
It can benefit recreational, novice and professional athletes and anyone experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort. We often see patients engaged in repetitive and strenuous activity during leisure time or associated with a physical occupation. Sedentary workers present more with postural issues.
Used as both a rehabilitative therapy and in maintenance, techniques are stimulatory or calming and of different depths depending on diagnosis, patient preference, treatment intent and timing.
Deep techniques warm the muscles and mobilise the superficial and deep fascia to increase flexibility ahead of activity. They help break down cross-bridges formed at the site of injuries or surgeries or strain patterns developed due to sustained postures. Lighter techniques are used to aid recovery and encourage the removal of metabolic wastes. Maintenance treatment can benefit peak performance and act in injury prevention.
Our treatments may include the use of essential oils, arnica or balms containing camphor or capsaicin. These are selected according to treatment intent, and in line with patient preference, for their warming, cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Jane holds the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
