What is sports massage?
Sports massage is a great way to boost the effectiveness and reduce the duration of your recovery following an injury or during intensive training. A form of deep tissue massage, it is applied hands-on to either a specific area of injury or vulnerability, or to the whole body. An ideal companion to other physiotherapy treatments, our highly experienced therapists will use well-established techniques to boost circulation and relieve muscular tension. With a wealth of experience amongst our team – including treating elite athletes and premiership footballers – we’ll find the right treatments to speed up an effective recovery or help you perform better.
What can sports massage do?
When performed by the right skilled practitioner, sports massage has been found to have a number of physical and psychological benefits, including:
- Increased energy – sports massage can leave you feeling rejuvenated and invigorated, which can be particularly useful before a big event
- Reduced pain – sports massage is effective at releasing tension and boosting your endorphins, changing the way your body interprets pain
- Lowered anxiety – by inducing a state of relaxation, any anxiety should be reduced
- General relaxation – by generating heat, boosting circulation and stretching out the muscles, they relax, easing any tension held.