Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy

If you think you are injured you should seek medical advice, some conditions also require medical clearance prior to treatment we are happy to advise if you are unsure. You will be given a consultation that requires you to inform the therapist of any medical conditions, lifestyle and training schedules in order to provide an effective treatment plan.

A results based treatment, Sports therapy is very highly regarded as an integral part of any sports persons’ life. Applications and Benefits include; Postural assessment, post and pre sports conditioning, injury prevention, addressing current tenderness in tissue, trigger point therapy, repetitive strain problems, aimed at eliminating recurring muscle or joint pain, accelerated recovery and as an aid to rehabilitation.

Frequency of treatments

Treatments tend to start at weekly intervals and reduce in frequency as treatments progress. It may also be dependent on lifestyle and application of home care. Top athletes will get a massage 2-3times a week where as the average club athlete training three times a week can be seen at monthly intervals.

Who is this treatment for?

Anyone can have this treatment provided there are no medical conditions or injuries that prevent it. If you are unsure please consult your Doctor, Insurance terms state that some conditions require proof of medical clearance to be obtained prior to treatment. You don't have to be a sports person to benefit from this treatment many clients are office workers or manual workers. Poor posture is often a condition the can create patterns of pain and discomfort which can be addressed with sports and remedial massage work.

Home care

Advice can be given to enhance your treatment, this often includes some basic massage and stretching techniques that can be applied yourself. You may also be advised to seek out other professionally trained individuals that will help complement and achieve your ultimate goals.

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