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The main principle of Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, the muscles, and the fascia in order to improve your health and wellbeing.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Choose From One of our Four Specialist Services
Sports massage is the process of manual manipulation of the muscles designed for people who have physically demanding lifestyles. It can help improve motion and flexibility by relaxing the muscles which in turn can aid in improving performance.
Furthermore, sports massage can reduce the recovery time by increasing blood flow and supply of lymph fluid which both assist in the body’s healing process. This then leads to an increases in the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles improving strength and stamina.
From exercising we can build up with waste products in the muscles such as lactic acid, sports massage can assist in accelerating the recovery and improve performance.
Soft Tissue Massage
Soft tissue techniques involve the passive stretching of contractile tissues and myofascial release.
It can help in the healing of acute injuries and preventing chronic pain. It also assists with the healing of older injuries by aiding in the breakdown of adhesions which in turn can restore lost mobility.
Furthermore, it can help with the restoration of normal movement by reducing muscle spasms. This in turn assists in preventing new injuries and reduces build ups from frequent training.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage as similar techniques to Sports Massage however it focuses on larger more general areas of the body.
It targets inner muscle layers though deeper strokes with increased pressure. It is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle pain especially in areas such as the neck and the lower back.
Furthermore, it can help in the breakup and reduction of scar tissue. It can also help reduce the symptoms of people suffering with arthritis.
It has also been clinical proven to help in reducing blood pressure and heart rate.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage is generally administered in a side lying position with additional cushioning to protect you and your unborn child.
Depending on your personal preference, it uses soft long strokes for relaxation and firmer techniques to release tight knots.
It helps reduce anxiety and stress. Furthermore, it aids in the reduction of swelling in the arms and legs, often experienced during pregnancy, through improved circulation.
Some woman suffer with lower back issues and sciatic type symptoms during pregnancy, pregnancy massage can be beneficial in relieving the symptoms you are suffering from.
Meet Our Team
Our team perform a highly specialist assessment and have undertaken numerous courses to offer a highly specialised and a unique experience for our clients.
They are trained to a level 5 sports massage qualification. They are trained in myofascial release, pregnancy massage and Rocktape Blade Therapy.
Laura Phillips
Massage Therapist