Sports massage aims to increase blood flow by using free-flowing movements, flush the muscles, and loosen tight or injured parts of the body. For the athletes and sports enthusiasts, a pre-game sports massage will flush muscles, and help the tissues to warm up in order to supply optimal blood flow for performance. A similar technique is used post-game, whereby, the toxins are removed from the muscles.

Sports massage is usually symptom-focussed, and this is where it becomes relevant for those outside of full time sports. Any dysfunctional issues within the muscles or connective tissues can be tackled with a sports massage, looking to both the cause and the symptom. The approach enables some relief in the areas of pain or discomfort by releasing muscle tissue and tension, as well as tackling the trigger points and surrounding areas of restriction that might be hindering the particular area of pain in order to re-balance your bio-mechanics.

Sports massage is beneficial for the following:

• Athletes and sports people;
• Injured individuals;
• Injury avoidance / preventative measures;
• Post-injured individuals;
• People who prefer a stronger massage;
• Circulatory issues.

If you need further details about treatment please go to our contact page and drop us a message.

Sometimes known as the ‘medical massage’, remedial massage is usually outcome-focussed. Remedial massage is a therapeutic form of massage that aims to relieve muscle tension and treat chronic pain. This form of massage is good for anybody, including those with medical conditions, given its therapeutic and calming nature. Depending on your goals and desired outcome, remedial massage can employ various techniques to help deliver. While often remedial massage can be mostly relaxing and therapeutic, your massage therapist will sometimes hold pressure points that might cause discomfort. This is different to sports massage where sports massage can cause discomfort for much longer periods of time.

Remedial massage is beneficial for the following:

• Long term and chronic conditions or illnesses;
• Relaxation, stress relief and sleep improvement;
• Depression and anxiety;
• Tense and tight muscles;
• Individuals with medical conditions.

Our Soft Tissue Therapists are qualified to:

• Assess and treat common sports injuries;
• Identify biomechanical problems relating to the muscles, bones and tissues;
• Decrease pain related to specific complaints;
• Prescribe appropriate stretching and conditioning exercises;
• Help to speed up recovery time;
• Help prevent re-injury.

If you are still finding it difficult to decide which massage is right for you, please go to our contact page and drop us a message.