What is Sports Massage?

Sports massage is a form of deep tissue massage, designed to 

loosen tight muscles, lengthen short muscles, improve recovery after

exercise and correct postural imbalances.  Sports massage should play

an important part in the life of any sportsman or woman, whether they are

injured or not and it can be just as beneficial for non-athletes.  Massage

has a number of benefits - physical, physiological and psychological. 

Physical effects of Sports Massage

Increased flexibility

Increased range of joint motion

Increased tissue elasticity

Increased tissue permeability

Increased elimination of exercise waste products (lactic acid)

Decreased muscle tension

Decreased chance of injury

Decreased recovery time

Decreased muscle spasms

Decreased neurological excitability (nerves more relaxed)

Break down of scar tissue

Open micro-circulation

Physiological effects of Sports Massage

Pain Reduction

Relaxation

Reduction in anxiety

Increased sense of wellbeing

Invigorating

What will the treatment involve?

You will be asked about your medical history and any existing problems that require specific attention.  You will then be treated lying both face up and face down on a treatment couch.

About the Practitioner  

Helena qualified with a Level 4 Sports Massage qualification.  Helena has also qualified for sports taping and Nutrition as well as having a background prescibing mobility programs for injury prevention in athletes.  She is starting a fourth year for sport and exercise at University in the autumn and has a passion for helping people back to their prersonal best following any injury/setback/movement issues etc.  This came about for her following her history as a competitive Highland Dancer, where she suffered a couple of injuries.  You can book online. 

Massage Prices

Full hour massage £50

Half hour massage £35

1.5 hour massage £70