Sports Massage 

 

 

Sports and remedial massage is one of the most effective and readily available ways to prevent and treat muscle injuries, pain and soreness. This massage is based on the fact that soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) respond to touch. Most pain is myofascial (soft tissue) in origin. Trigger points (sensitive points in muscles, which radiate or refer pain to various parts of the body) can mimic many conditions. Muscles not only move our joints, they stabilise them, and they provide armour for the internal organs, minor problems with these functions cause more pain than most people realise.

 

Most headaches originate in the muscles of the neck and head. Much of the pain of such conditions as angina comes from the hypercontraction of the chest muscles. Much abdominal and pelvic pain can be caused by trigger points in the abdominal and pelvic muscles. Low back pain and sciatic pain are far more likely to originate in muscles than in vertebral disc problems.

Although many clients who consult a remedial massage therapist have pain as a result of specific injuries (whiplash, falls, sports injuries, etc.), RSI (repetitive strain injuries) and other work-related problems, the vast majority originates in postural (structural) alignment problems that sometimes go back to childhood and adolescence.

 

Many remedial massage therapists have attained additional training, which usually includes more in-depth study and qualifications in anatomy and physiology. This extra knowledge and understanding will enable the massage therapist to carry out an assessment and provide appropriate treatment for a wide variety of conditions. It is always advisable to consult a doctor before receiving a massage for specific conditions which may not be related to soft tissue.

 

Treatment employs massage techniques designed to treat both deep and superficial tissues, utilising skilled manipulation combined with in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to bring about pain relief, correcting and normalising the body’s muscles and soft tissues.

 

This treatment involves the use of massage and advanced soft tissue techniques in conjunction with exercise advice for the treatment, rehabilitation and management of muscular-skeletal problems. These may be caused by sport, work, trauma or disorder, just general activity and/or posture. Our treatments will always take into consideration the source of the problem which often is far away from the site of pain.

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Effective in the treatment and management of:

 

• Neck problems

• Headaches

• Arthritic conditions

• Knee problems

• Shoulder stiffness

• Hip pain

• Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Sporting or occupational

• Postural imbalances

• General Maintanance of Muscular Skeletal imbalances  

 

 

Treatment Prices

 

Sports & Remedial Massage

 

60 minutes $120