Sports Massage is a discipline, both pre-event and remedial, of using massage
for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the
management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues to the body,
e.g. muscles, ligaments and tendons. It can also be used to benefit those of a
less sporty persuasion as it focuses on the individual needs of the client, with
massages being tailored to positively enhance one's ability to perform either on
a daily basis in the home and workplace or in a sporting arena. Regular massage
can help all levels of athletic performance to prevent injuries which might
otherwise be caused by overuse. The increasing number of people participating in
sport combined with the increasing competitiveness and intensity of physical
exercise places more demands on the body. The Sports Therapist, using a hands on
approach, allows them customise treatments to suit the specific needs of the
individual. For all levels of athletes it is recommended that they consider
regular massage to remove the accumulation of general aches and pains which some
sportspeople seem to accept as normal. Regular massage aids the improvement of
performance and endurance and also assists in preventing injuries and loss of
joint mobility in potential trouble spots.
In addition to aiding recovery from Sports Injuries Garreth's therapies
also:
- Give relief to sufferers of stress/tension - e.g. neck, back, shoulder pain,
headaches
- Aid sufferers of occupational/postural problems
- Promote relaxation and increase a sense of well being Enhance energies
within the body
- improves Flexibility.
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