Healthplus Sport And Remedial Massage
Sports Massage is a complementary therapy concerned with the assessment and treatment of the body’s soft tissues. Soft tissues include: muscle, tendon, ligament and fascia.
A Sports Massage practitioner is trained in the assessment of soft tissue related disorders and the treatment required for effective relief of presenting symptoms or conditions. Following an assessment, the practitioner will manage tissue disorders using various soft tissue techniques; either with a planned programme for injury prevention or, in the case of an acquired injury, rehabilitation to restore soft tissue function.
For sport or other activity Sports Massage can be used to stimulate blood circulation to accelerate the supply of nourishment and oxygen to muscle. The stimulation by massage of the venous and lymphatic systems can also assist in disposal of the metabolic waste that results from activity and can accelerate the recovery period.
In injury rehabilitation focused massage techniques can be used for the breakdown of scar tissue, lesions or adhesions in or between soft tissues. Research has indicated that correctly applied massage techniques could contribute significantly to accelerated injury recovery and resumption of activity.
Sports Massage is practiced holistically with concern for the patients’ mental and emotional well being as well as the presenting physical condition. If a practitioner is concerned with any aspect of treatment they may suggest a referral to a specialist or another appropriately qualified health care practitioner.
What Sports Massage Practitioners Treat
Sports Massage is not only for those participating in sport or with an otherwise active lifestyle. A high percentage of patients are industrial athletes suffering with the everyday stresses, strains, emotions and pains that go with their working lifestyle.
Sports Massage is regularly and successfully used for the relief of the symptoms of:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip and Knee Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Headaches
- Muscle Strains
- Ligament Sprains
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Early intervention through Sports Massage could reduce the length of treatment and facilitate the return to normal everyday activities
Sports Massage can benefit a patient in the following ways:
· Improved injury prevention.
- Improvement in circulation & lymphatic flow.
- Assistance in the removal of metabolic waste.
- Sedation or stimulation of nerve endings.
- Increase or decrease in muscle tone.
- Increase or decrease in muscle length.
- Remodelling of scar tissue
- Assistance in mental preparation for sporting or activity participation.
What to look out for
Whilst treatment is not always comfortable most people remark how good they feel following a sports massage treatment but there may be short term reactions such as:
- Minor light-headedness.
- Increased thirst.
- Short term muscle tenderness or aching.
- Change in sleep pattern
- Skin irritation caused by massage oils or lotions
Occasionally you may experience a worsening of one or more of your symptoms. Keep notes of what happens and contact the clinic should you need to discuss the symptoms.
Sports Massage for the Athlete
Athletes looking to keep themselves in peak condition can derive tremendous additional benefits from Sports Massage at various stages of competition or activity:
- During the preparatory conditioning and training phases.
- Before, during and after competition or activity.
- After travelling.
- For injury prevention and when needed for injury recovery.
If further information is requested regarding your case and whether Healthplus Chiropractors and Physiotherapists in Ilford, Chiropractors Hampstead Garden Suburb and Chiropractors South Woodford can help, please contact the clinic or email info@healthplusclinics.com
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