Sports Massage Therapy

Soft tissue manipulation can speed up the body’s natural healing process so that you can return to physical activity more quickly. Typical sporting injuries seen at the clinic are:

ligament sprain

muscle strain

knee injuries

shin splints

hamstring strain

hip flexor imbalance/strain

shoulder impingement pain

rotator cuff

repetitive strains

tennis elbow/golfers elbow

Poor posture can pull the body out of alignment, weakening some muscles whilst over working others. This imbalance can cause severe pain and leave the body more vulnerable to further injury. Sports massage helps to restore the musculoskeletal balance, reducing pain and the likelihood of further tissue damage. Common symptoms of poor posture include:

stiff neck

shoulder pain

lower back pain

stiff joints

reduced mobility/flexibility

repetitive strain injuries

hip pain

sciatica

frozen shoulder

Over-training injuries often occur due to excessive loads, too many reps and working within a narrow range of motion. Fatigued muscles are more susceptible to damage and harder to stretch (even if you do include stretching as part of your work out routine). Common injuries of over-training are:

muscle spasm

muscle strain/tendonitis

ligament sprains

reduced range of motion

shoulder impingement

lower back pain

Psychological stress causes tension in the body through the tightening of muscles, over working of the nervous system and the release of stress hormones. Soft tissue massage techniques can reduce muscle tension, improve the circulatory system and calm nerves. Sports massage techniques improve the sense of wellbeing as well as physical function. Common symptoms treated are:

tension headache and migraine

stiff neck and shoulders

poor quality sleep

feelings of depression

general aches and pains