Sports Massage (30 Minutes)

Service Description

This is a massage focusing on one or two target areas, you would be surprised how much we can get done in this time and more importantly how good you will feel as a result. It is ideal for a quick dinner time stop off or for those with little time on their hands. The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension, which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Massage will help to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility, to prevent injuries and, in the case of sports people, prepare the body for peak performance. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete, a once a week jogger or just physically active. Tight muscles play a major role in maintaining & correcting posture, excessively tight and weak muscles can play a big role in this and can really restrict adjusting to a better position. Sports Massage is one of the most effective therapies for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves. Sports Massage can be used to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational, recreational or sporting activities. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. It can also be beneficial to: Help relieve that stress and tension which can hinder optimal performance. Reduce the likelihood of injury during exercise. Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation after injury. Ensure full range of movement and increase muscle flexibility. Improve postural and general body awareness.