Sports Massage & who is it for...
Release muscle tension:
During periods of stress on the body your muscles can create trigger points and tension. Having regular massages can optimise your tissue pliability, which in turn can reduce injuries and improve mobility.
Support good posture:
We can all spend long times at our desks, however this posture can cause muscles to shorten and pull your joints into positions which, over time, can reduce function and increase chances of over-use and repetitive strain injuries. Sports massage can help to release these muscles and is a great way to counteract the negative affect working at a desk has your posture.
Reduce pain:
Massage and soft tissue can be used alongside physiotherapy intervention to help reduce pain produced by injury. There has been a variety of research demonstrating the positive impact of massage on pain levels in lower back and shoulder pain when combined with exercises and manual therapy techniques.
Assist with recovery:
If you have trained a muscle group, to help reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) massage may help recovery by increasing circulation to the area massaged and helping to flush out the toxins that build up during exercises. This can help improve your recovery and leave you better able to optimise your training in the following days.
Stress and Anxiety:
Positive Effects On Your Nervous System:
Massage can help activate the parasympathetic state, thus reducing levels of adrenaline, cortisol & norepinephrine. However, it may take a little time. In the initial response to touch, the sympathetic nervous system is activated — so a quick massage can help athletes amp' up for an event. After about 15 minutes, the parasympathetic response kicks in.
Plan on at least one hour of massage to truly relax, and advise us that relaxation is your primary objective.
Have you ever been so stressed that it seemed like you just kept getting one cold after another? That may be due to increased levels of cortisol, and the subsequent suppression of the immune system. A small study in 2010 found that after a Swedish massage, volunteers had lower levels of cortisol, and a higher white blood cell count. You shouldn’t get a massage while you have cold symptoms (you’ll probably feel worse) but regular massage can help give your immune system a boost.
Don’t believe us? Why not try it out for yourself and book yourself a massage at our clinic. We know that we all get niggles and tightness through our bodies, there's no need to suffer with muscular pain, tension headaches and stress.
Qualifications and experience
Jenna completed her training with Sports Therapy UK. Tim Paine the owner and founder has over 20 years experience and knowledge in the sports massage industry. His training programme has been the basis of her career in sports therapy. Jenna has also trained in pregnancy massage and dry needling.
Lysia trained at Adult Community Learning in Witham, gaining level 3 and 4 certificates. She has subsequently trained in dry needling, joint mobilisation, and dry cupping and is a nutrition coach.
Our aim is to provide the best treatment for our patients, reduce our patients' pain and discomfort so they can perform to the best of their ability. There are constantly new techniques within the industry and we are continually seeking the best methods of treatment enabling us to provide the best level of care for our patients. Our work is constant, even after you've left your treatment we will be recording and analysing the information gained and producing a tailored treatment plan.
Events
Both Jenna and Lysia have gained a lot of knowledge through working at various running events around the UK. Some recent examples include the London Marathon and 100 mile run in the Cotswolds. They met some truly inspiring people and are looking forward to future events!
Can Sports Massage Improve Flexibility
Sports Massage has many benefits such as the reduction of pain and tension, great preparation for a sporting event or as a relaxing treatment after an event to remove all the unwanted products. But one of the most important benefits of a sports massage treatment is the increase in flexibility and the strength in the patients’ muscles. We will show you specific exercises to strengthen your weak muscles and work deep into your tight muscles, in turn you will find your flexibility will improve. Sports massage isn't just for sports people... The techniques can help people with postural problems such as Scoliosis and Upper Cross Syndrome.
