Sports Massage Chelmsford

Why a deep tissue sports massage is a sound investment for your body

Whether you refer to the therapy as Deep Tissue Sports, Sports or Remedial Massage, I individualise treatment to your unique musculoskeletal needs. I like to feel that you are entering into a partnership with me in working towards optimum health. As well as releasing tense muscles, I will identify areas that my need strengthening and suggest appropriate exercises, so that your muscular system will be stronger and more flexible.

Apart from aiding healing, easing pain and increasing mobility to injured and overused soft tissue, regular massage also helps prevent further injury, lowers your stress levels, gives your more energy, improves your posture, helps you sleep more soundly and generally improves your well being.

I do regular sport and don't have an injury. How would i benefit from a sports massage?

Regular massage helps keep the muscles and joints supple; improving flexibility thus helping accelerate recovery, enhance performance and prevent overuse injuries.

Massage stimulates blood circulation and lymph flow, improving the supply of oxygen to tissues and organs and encouraging the removal of lactic acid and toxins that cause muscle stiffness and soreness.

Unlike general stretching, a deep tissue sports massage will help lengthen individual muscles. By working across the fibres in all directions, adhesions can be identified and eliminated before they cause discomfort.

My shoulders, neck and upper back are really painful, could a sports massage help?

Most definitely! Though I’d prefer to refer to the treatment as ‘remedial massage’

Every day pursuits including carrying heavy bags, spending hours hunched over a computer, using intense repetitive movements and driving your car all put stress on your musculoskeletal system. Over time, your posture compensates to relieve pressure from the painful areas. Initially I would identify which muscles need releasing and which need strengthening; then I would use the appropriate techniques and advise you on rehabilitation exercises.

I recently sprained my ankle. Could massage help?

Initially it is imperative to ice, elevate and rest your ankle. You will also need to have it assessed and diagnosed by a doctor. In the case of a sprain, once the swelling has began to subside after a few days, massage can be very helpful in aiding the healing process and helping to prevent further injury.