Massage
How can sports chiropractic help me and my sports injuries?
Gareth is also a BTEC qualified sports and remedial massage therapist, having trained at the European school of Osteopathy. I understand the benefits chiropractic and massage can have.
It is possible that a person can have a mechanical dysfunction without being aware of any symptoms. When this is the case, you are not only prone to injury when applying additional effort, but, as you are already not functioning as you should, you will not be able to perform at maximum capability.
How often a sports patient needs to visit Healthy Roots Chiropractic varies from individual to individual and depends on whether you want to prevent a problem or fix an existing one. Age, fitness and competition level are also important considerations in determining how often you should visit Healthy Roots Chiropractic.
Sports Massage has many healing benefits, making it useful as a healing therapy.
Which is typically used to treat specific problems such as back and neck pain or headache. A typical treatment may include massage, mobilisations, tractions, rehabilitation exercises/stretches
Conditions massage can help with are;
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Neck pain
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Shoulder pain
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Back pain
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Sciatic pain
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Tendonitis
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Headaches
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Whiplash
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Repetitive strain injuries
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Sports injuries
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Rotator cuff injuries
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Tennis and Golfers Elbow
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Leg injuries
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Hamstring strain
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Muscle related knee pain
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Runner’s knee
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Sprained ankle
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Plantar Fasciitis
What Massage suits me?
Whether you are looking for a general massage to relax and relieve stress, are seeking support with injury and pain rehabilitation or striving to achieve peak sport performance, I can help you.
I can help with:
Musculoskeletal conditions
Sports injuries
Event preparation
Pain management
Stress relief/relaxation
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage can help to reduce tightness, tension, aches and discomfort within the body. Reducing muscular tension and tightness can help muscles to relax and reduce pain whilst benefiting mental wellbeing and reducing stress.
Remedial massage can help speed up and improve recovery from injury, trauma and fatigue through increased blood flow, endorphin release and alleviation of muscle tension.
Remedial massage can help to break down scar tissue, release muscular knots and realign muscle fibres which left untreated can be the cause of much pain and discomfort. A remedial massage can help to reduce this pain and discomfort and increase mobility and flexibility.
Stress is a big contributor to aches, pains, tightness, tension and discomfort within the body. When bodies are tense, tight, aching and in pain, this can increase stress levels further. A remedial massage can help to relax the body’s autonomous nervous system, relaxing both body and mind leading to a reduction in stress levels.
Sports Massage
Sports massage helps to combat the effects of injury and the negative effects of intense and/or frequent sports or fitness training.
Sports massage eases tight or sore muscles and improves joint mobility, helping the body move better and recover from exercise faster.
Sports massage accelerates the healing of soft tissue injuries by encouraging the flow of blood carrying oxygen and nutrients, and by treating the muscle tightness and inelasticity that can hinder blood flow.
Sports massage can also improve posture and help address the musculoskeletal impact of today’s sedentary and deskbound working practices.
In addition to its physical effects, sports massage can also reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental and physical relaxation and promote a greater sense of well-being.
Benefits to massage
There are numerous benefits to receiving massage, including physical, physiological and psychological.
This is one of the reasons massage is such a popular choice for people from all walks of life in providing an effective treatment according to the particular needs of a client.
Below are just some of the benefits that massage can provide:
Pain Reduction – massage assists in reducing tension and releasing endorphins, which can reduce pain.
Recovery – massage can help speed up and improve recovery from injury, trauma and fatigue
Mobility – massage breaks down adhesions and scar tissue which builds up over time causing tension resulting in increased flexibility and mobility
Detox – massage increases lymph flow and the removal of toxins from muscles
Relaxation – massage helps the muscles relax through heat generated, circulation and stretching.
Massage may also lower high blood pressure.
Improved performance – well-kept muscles will allow you to run faster, jump higher, swim further, walk longer, lift heavier, or improve that golf swing.
Whatever your activity or sport massage will take you to the next level.
Flexibility – someone with tight muscles may have better flexibility following treatment leading to increased range of motion and enhancing performance.
Prevention – massage can assist in the ongoing prevention of injury in the long term.
Health – massage helps maintain and improve the health of the soft tissues due to the effects on blood circulation.
Invigoration/Increased Energy – massage can leave you feeling invigorated and with more energy. This can be of real benefit before an event or competition.
Reduces Anxiety – massage induces relaxation which in turn can reduce anxiety.
Insomnia – massage can aid sleep quantity and quality together with reducing insomnia
Fully DBS checked, I am available for bookings at the Harley Street clinic or available for flexible mobile home appointments where I come to you.
