Which massage is right for you?
Sports Massage
What is it?
Sports massage is a heavier form of massage aimed at improving muscle function, flexibility and performance. Despite its title, you will find that Sports massage is a great form of massage for anyone, not just “sporty” people.
Ensuring your muscles are free of unnecessary or imbalanced tension can help improve posture related problems that can affect anyone on a daily basis. Sports massage clinics are run by Sarah Spearing who is not only a Massage therapist but is also a Choreographer and dancer, Sarah helps many people who have sports related problems. With Sarah having in house training as a dancer she is aware of the injuries that can occur, Sarah will assess and treat the necessary area of the pain or soreness.
Where does it come from?
Sports massage is a blend of elements from eastern and western massage techniques. Research and development of sports massage is particularly strong in the UK and the USA. The last few years have seen constant validation of the benefits of this therapy and the further developments of techniques.
What can I expect?
Your therapist will take details of your health before commencing treatment. The massage is received unclothed on a massage couch although you will often see sports masseurs working ad-hoc at the side of football pitches or sporting arenas. A therapist will start by vigorously warming the body before applying deeper pressure at a level which you are comfortable with.
You can expect to work with your therapist too, as they lead you through special stretches which will help lengthen and condition the muscles.
The benefits of this form of massage are some of the most noticeable. Freedom of movement and mobility can be dramatically increased, the circulation is boosted, muscles are often noticeably lengthened and injury recovery is speeded.
What can it help with?
There are a great many ways to use sports massage For those participating in sporting activity, sports massage is a great way to prepare for events and reduce the likelihood of injury by improving muscle elasticity and function. Post event sports massage helps recover the muscles, preventing muscle soreness, tension and consequent imbalance.
Anyone however, can take advantage of the benefits sports massage brings. Perhaps you are an office worker in a sedentary life style, and are noticing your posture is being compromised or maybe you have an active occupation which requires repetitive movements or heavy lifting. Sports massage can help you counteract stiffness, tension, discomfort and pain, and can even help prevent injury occurring.
Swedish Massage
What is it?
A pure relaxing treatment for people of all ages, that are going through stress or anxiety or just wanting to be pampered.
Swedish massage, a relaxing and tension busting form of unclothed massage. Designed to ease tight muscles and reduce stress levels,or anxiety whilst improving circulation and toxin elimination. This form of massage will leave you feeling uplifted, pampered with increased vitality and flexibility.
What can it help?
Swedish massage can help many conditions. It is a great way to manage pain, relieve stress and psychological tension as well as improving the circulation and detoxification. It can help the healing process by speeding injury recovery and improving the mobilisation of joints and correct formation of scar tissue.
Where does it come from?
Massage itself is age old, stemming back at least 5000 years, with evidence of it’s medicinal use found in many ancient cultures. People have always instinctively rubbed sore points or aching limbs to relieve pain or discomfort. In the early 1800’s, a systematic form of massage, was devised by Henreich Ling, a Swede. This form of massage is known as Swedish massage and is based on knowledge about the body’s physiology. It is now one of the most popular forms of massage, forming the basis for many other styles of therapeutic and relaxation massage.
What can I expect?
Swedish massage is a form of massage that is received unclothed, usually on a special massage couch. Soft towels are draped over your body to ensure you are warm, comfortable and that your privacy is maintained throughout your treatment. Traditionally Swedish massage is carried out using talcum powder but more commonly this treatment uses specially tailored massage oils and lotions which your therapist will discuss with you.
You will find this massage is of medium strength with the therapist altering pressure to suit you. Long sweeping movements which work into the soft tissue as well as quicker warming movements will help to relax and soothe away tension. You will be left feeling rested, glowing and more supple with the stresses of the day left far behind you. This massage is a great opportunity to focus on you and to take time to recharge your batteries, Sandra Baille is an expert on massage and people that have had treatment feel deeply relaxed when the treatment has finished.
Deep Tissue Massage
What is it?
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of therapy quite similar to swedish massage,deep tissue massage requires firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deep layers and connective tissue surrounding the muscles,This type of treatment is beneficial to releasing chronic tension. Sarah spearing our sports massage therapist can also help with Deep tissue Massage for people that also have aches and pains brought on by overworking muscles and general stress.
What can it help?
A study has shown that having a deep tissue massage can help lower the blood pressure. Psychiatrists have found that having some form of massage therapy can help reduce stress, anxiety and induce relaxation, having a deep tissue massage help with the hormone levels, boosting your mood and increases a positive mood. Maintenance of the body is very important to help with mental health and emotional health,most of us rush around with work and stressful lives and do not realise till they stop how much they need to relax, take time out of your day to help yourself as you only have one body.
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