Sports massage is suitable for all, not just athletes. People often think of massage as a nice way to occasionally pamper themselves, but regular massage provides a powerful tool to help you take care of your health and wellbeing. Clinically based musculoskeletal and neural techniques are used to provide a bespoke treatment targeting muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia and the pressure may vary from a light stroking or kneading to deep pressure. Regular massage can improve your quality of life and aid recovery from training. Kinesiology taping is also offered to support injury recovery.
Remedial massage uses varied techniques to restore muscle balance and help remedy chronic musculoskeletal problems caused by postural imbalances,frequent computer use,overuse etc.It incorporates massage, myofascial release techniques,manipulation of soft tissues,exercise and stretching advice to reduce symptoms of overuse injuries,treat muscular aches and pains and correct postural problems.The whole body is considered to identifying and treat the cause of the disorder,not just the symptoms, after assessing soft tissue condition through conversation, postural assessment and palpitation.
This specialist treatment, for old or new scars, aims to help reconnect and promote healing on the scar surface as well as reduce adhesions in the underlying tissues. It often improves feeling and functionality in the scar; by loosening tight tissue and reducing adhesions movement may be increased between the interconnected layers of skin, fascia and muscles. Treatment stimulates blood flow,lymphatic and nervous systems to encourage healing and promote optimal tissue health. Typically, between 3-6 treatments are needed and scars often appear smaller, lighter, smoother and less prominent.
