A deep tissue/sports massage is a deeper form of massage with oil, using strokes, kneading, friction massage, stretches and other soft tissue manipulation techniques. A sports massage can focus on a certain area of the body to treat a specific problem or injury, or it can be used as an overall body massage for relaxation and to alleviate post-exercise soreness. The sports, deep tissue, and remedial massage and stretching techniques aim at a variety of effects including restoration of normal movement, normalisation of muscle tone through relaxation of tight or spasmed muscles, elongation of shortened muscles, breakdown of adhesions and post-trauma scar tissue, facilitation and speeding up of healing after musculoskeletal injuries, improvement of blood circulation and lymphatic flow, enhancement of metabolism, removal of lactic acid and other types of waste and bi-products from tissue, alleviation of pain and quickening of recovery after physical exercise. Massage can also be used effectively as a method of injury prevention, not just in sporting activities – such as training for a marathon – but also with various posture and stress-related challenges of today’s working life.
BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MChS, HCPC Registered, Podiatrist
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Spain), BSc (Hons) Osteopathy, MSc Sports Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC Registered, Physiotherapist
BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MChS, HCPC Registered, Podiatrist
BSc in Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), CThA Registered, Sports Massage Therapist