Consultation and assessment allows me to provide the most effective treatment and prevention information to you. For example, it could be a muscular issue you are experiencing in your lower leg however the issue could be originating from your lower back due to running technique or the headaches you are experiencing are being caused by a postural imbalance due to incorrect positioning at your desk. It is not always the site of pain that is the cause. Assessment will not only identify areas that massage can have a positive impact on, however another key element of the assessments will identify areas that could benefit from homecare strengthening and stretching techniques. Prior to meeting and then during your first visit, we will discuss information relating to your medical history, work routine and lifestyle. This will ensure any treatment undertaken is safe and bespoke to you. Postural analysis will identify any potential imbalances and range of motion testing will identify any restrictions on functionality and movement at the joints of the body. By being fully aware of your own functionality and understanding how to maintain or improve certain areas will be of major benefit to you. These assessments are continually reviewed to monitor improvement and to ensure we are achieving your set goal. Ultimately, it is all about working together through consultation, assessment, massage, homecare strengthening, stretching and possible changes to aspects of daily life. The aim is to not only resolve the initial reason for visit however to minimise the risk of repeat issues.

No not at all. Sports and Remedial Massage helps improve and maintain functional fitness and therefore anyone can benefit, regardless of age or activity level. Whether you are involved in sport or fitness, have issues relating to work or hobbies, have aching and tight muscles or simply need to relax and reduce stress and anxiety levels, then Sports and Remedial Massage is for you.

Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy is the systematic assessment and treatment of the soft tissues throughout the body. Soft tissues include skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The focus for Sports Massage is to have a positive effect on your reason for your visit combined with the Remedial aspect of assessing and understanding why the initial issue has happened. This approach allows me to gain a complete overview and together we can work on the symptom, the cause and the remedy. Using specific massage techniques, combined with homecare stretching and / or strengthening and potential changes in everyday life would all have a positive effect to minimise the risk of repeat issues. Whilst using traditional massage techniques for relaxation, enhanced circulation and soft tissue movement, sports massage utilises specific deeper techniques and movements.

● Decreased Tension and Soreness - massage helps to decrease soft tissue tension and soreness by reducing adhesions to ensure soft tissues are moving freely and to their full capabilities ● Stress and Anxiety - massage induces relaxation and this in turn will reduce stress and anxiety ● Pain Reduction - massage assists in reducing tension and releases natural endorphins influencing our pain reception ● Prevention - massage can assist in the prevention of injury and repeat issues by ensuring we assess the potential cause as well as treat the initial reason for visit ● Health and Wellbeing - massage increases the efficiency of our body systems, for example increased efficiency in blood circulation and delivery of nutrients to soft tissues ● Flexibility - massage with homecare strengthening and stretching exercises combined can assist with an increased range of motion to improve flexibility and functional fitness ● Invigoration and Increased Energy - massage can leave you feeling invigorated with increased energy and a sense of wellbeing ● Recovery - massage can help improve recovery from trauma and fatigue ● Waste Removal - Increased movement of waste product, for example via the lymphatic system will have a positive effect on the efficiency of waste removal

● Drink water and keep hydrated ● Wear loose clothing to move around easily ● Keep meals light prior to massage

● Drink water and keep hydrated ● Try to avoid exercise for 24 hours however keep moving as active rest is important to allow the body to adapt and repair ● Soreness is normal and should subside after 48 hours

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