Nowadays, more and more people take health and fitness seriously. They are keen to invest time and effort into remaining fit and active. At the same time most people lead busy lives whether it is juggling work, home life or both. All of which places many stresses and strains on the body and mind.
Remedial and Clinical Sports Massage Therapy uses a wide variety of soft tissue techniques that have proven benefits with numerous chronic conditions, including:
Migraine
Neck Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Tennis elbow/Golfers elbow
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Low Back Pain
Arthritis
Sciatica
Shin Splints
MS
ME
The approach focuses on the musculo-skeletal system (the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue) and the way in which this inter-relates with the body as a whole.
Each part of the body is connected to every other part, so when the function of one part is faulty, the rest of the body is affected in some way. The Therapists use their hands to discover the underlying causes of pain, and to carry out treatment using a variety of soft tissue techniques.
Techniques include:
Massage
Muscle energy
Positional release
Soft tissue release
CranioSacral
Trigger point
Deep pressure
Traction
Strain/counter-strain
Stretching
Individuals usually report a benefit from the first treatment however the beneficial effects are cumulative and therefore following 3-4 sessions individuals have usually experienced a significant change in the condition.
All appointments last 60 minutes. During your first visit you will be asked questions about your general health and medical history as well as your lifestyle. This approach allows plenty of time to discuss symptoms and concerns plus allows time to treat the whole person.
Clinical Sports and Advanced Remedial Massage have proven benefits, so why suffer?