Treatments
Sports Massage
Sports, or remedial, massage reaches deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It is used to break down tight fascia and relieve pressure points throughout the body.
This massage is beneficial for anyone, not just the 'sporty'. The aim is to treat pain, stiffness, restrictions to movement, injury recovery, tight muscles and chronic or acute medical conditions.
Additional supportive techniques can be used during this treatment including dry (myofascial) cupping, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue release and trigger point release.
Myofascial Cupping
Otherwise known as Dry Cupping. This technique is an alternative therapy useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles by the use of gentle suction cups. It is a great compliment to massage! This will be incorporated into your massage if needed.
Functional Assessments and Tests
It's important and helpful to know where your restrictions lie. Before each initial sports massage a range of tailored tests can be performed to pin point the exact areas of concern. These are all done within your own comfort levels.
Full Body/ Relaxation Massage
Head to toe, all the major muscle groups are massaged in the full body treatment. This is a bespoke treatment so there is no set routine like you would find in a spa. However, you will walk away knowing that any area of tension is relieved, maybe in places you didn't even realise!!
The half body massage follows the same principles, and deals with either the upper or lower body.
These treatments are more for relaxation and time out. Please book a sports massage if you wish to have a specific ailment treated.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage focuses on the shoulders, neck, head and face and by applying gentle massage strokes and pressure to acupressure points. Oils are used to nourish the scalp and face although this can be discussed during your appointment if it is not to your preference!
This massage helps relieve stress, migraines and tension, poor sleep, and encourages overall mental wellbeing.
Pre and Post Event massage
Perfect to prepare you for an upcoming sporting event or competition such as a 10k run, weight lifting competition or match.
The pre event massage will ensure your muscles are supple and relieved of tightness. Recommended for a few days before the event.
The post event massage then flushes out lactic acid and relieves delayed onset muscle soreness or discomfort. Recommended a few days after the event. Most people book both the pre and post massage around their event date.
As this is a short 30 minute appointment, only one area is generally worked (such as legs for a runner).
