Sports & Remedial Massage
Sports Massage is a treatment suitable for anybody, not just athletes, who enjoy a deep massage that releases and relaxes the muscles.
Valued by both athletes and people who don’t play sport by loosening tight muscles and soothing aching limbs caused by sport or by work related activities such as sitting at a computer for many hours at a time.
The other benefits of sports massage include improvement of blood circulation, reduction of swelling, increasing suppleness joint and muscle flexibility, aiding the prevention of sports injuries.
It assists the body with recovery and repair after sports injuries have been sustained. Many athletes value a pre or post event sports massage as preparation for an event by invigorating the muscles and to assist in recovery after an event by flushing out the muscles, detoxifying, realigning and healing sore muscles before the next competition.
Your first Treatment
Minimum of 45, preferably 60 minutes as this will include consultation and assessment.
People who work in an office environment, sitting in the same position for long periods, or are employed in industry carrying out repetitive tasks, often have aches and pains due to tightened muscles. Sports massage is extremely effective at relieving these pains and identifying if there is an underlying cause.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage techniques provide a remedy to muscular dysfunction. A remedial massage treatment separates scar tissue, lengthens and realigns muscle tissue restoring the body's pain free natural state. Soft Tissue techniques are incorporated such as Soft Tissue Release (STR) Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Remedial Massage can sometimes be uncomfortable, but is applied in a way that you will instinctively know is beneficial.
Even though sports massage and remedial massage are separate techniques they are commonly combined during a massage treatment for the desired outcome.
Sports & Remedial Massage Pricing |
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30 mins
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45 mins
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60 mins
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What to expect
YES!
Sports massage is so-called simply because it is a style of massage popular with sports people. Whether you’re an Olympian, casual gym user, desk bound office worker or stay at home mum, you deserve the same quality treatment tailored to your needs. This being sports massage, remedial massage or a combination of the two.
Here are just a few conditions that can be treated with sports massage:
- Muscular pain
- Back, Neck & Shoulder pain
- Stiff neck
- Sore Shoulders
- Hip & Knee pain
- Painful disorders of joints & muscles
- Stress
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Work-related overuse injuries
- Frozen shoulder
- Accidental injuries e.g. whiplash
- Breathlessness / tightness in chest
- Postural strain & imbalance
- Pain of chronic illness & disability
- Arthritic pain & Rheumatism
With the correct training it makes no difference whatsoever. The correct use of bodyweight allows the same correct pressure to be applied by either a male or female.
The therapist will need access to the required body part. So it is recommended you wear clothing that is easily removed or repositioned. Many clients feel comfortable in their underwear however modesty is maintained at all times by using towels to cover the body. They are only removed to allow access to the area of the body that is being worked on. Body parts such as the gluts are worked on through clothing/towelling for clients comfort and is just as effective.
Females are asked to wear a back fastening bra so that the upper back and shoulders are easily accessed, sports bras can be awkward in this situation. Long or tight shorts are often restrictive so are not ideal as access to the hamstrings/adductor attachments can be difficult.
It is imperative you feel comfortable at all times whether you are suitably undressed or fully clothed.
Sometimes sports massage can be a little uncomfortable, but it is only ever a ‘good’ pain – you will instinctively know is doing good. Please remember that you are always in charge so if you’re uncomfortable in anyway please say so and a different approach will be taken
If you want lighter pressure please say, the aim is for you to feel happy with the treatment you are receiving.
It is not unusual to feel a little post massage soreness for a day or two after a deep tissue massage. This is normal and shows that useful work was done – and the body is healing. Common post massage advice includes warming the area with a hot bath or a hot water bottle, drinking LOTS of water and gentle but progressive stretching.
If you are worried in any way about being sore, or have an important event in the next day or two, please do communicate this, it is not a problem to work around.
YES however a hypoallergenic lotion is used such as Chemodol.
Chemodol is quite suitable for every kind of skin and easily removable with water. It has a high oil content and excellent absorption properties, thus permitting optimal skin contact. It has a neutral fragrance and does not stain clothing.
Sports Massage - Pride Park
Sara Bostock, MSc, BSc, MISRM
Sara graduated from Brunel University in 2007 with a BSc in Sports Technology, she moved to Loughborough and completed a MSc in Sports Biomechanics in 2009.
Sara graduated from Brunel University in 2007 with a BSc in Sports Technology, she moved to Loughborough and completed a MSc in Sports Biomechanics in 2009. She has since qualified in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy level 5 and is a full member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage, ISRM.
Sara is a very competitive netball player and umpire competing in many local leagues and at regional standard for a Loughborough based team. She is also an ex-competitive swimmer and competed at county level for Derbyshire so fully understands the aches and pains the body is put through for sport.
“I enjoy adjusting a massage treatment using different techniques and knowledge from sport and my studies to suit the individual. Everyone deserves quality treatment and I endeavour to achieve this so that the client is happy with the therapy provided.”
If you have any questions then give us a call on 0115 972 1319 and one of our physiotherapists will be glad to answer any questions you may have. Outside of office hours, please use our contact form and we will get in touch with you.
