An Introduction to Sports & Remedial Massage
The effects of stress on the body are recognised as contributing to many health problems. Stress reduction plays an important health role in disease prevention.
Regular massage effectively reduces stress levels, stimulating the body's natural ability to heal. It relaxes, calms, nourishes and balances both mind and body - that feeling of well-being.
More than 60 percent of our body consists of muscles, which synthesize our energy and generate much of our heat - massage stimulates these processes. When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasm. Tired, tense muscles benefit and joint mobility is often increased. To some extent massage can compensate for lack of exercise-useful in case of injury and with the bedridden.
Many studies have demonstrated the wide ranging benefits of massage far beyond simply feeling good - there's an impressive range of physical, mental and emotional benefits -for specific ailments from helping mothers during pregnancy to a professional athlete needing specific treatment to increase performance and reduce injury.
Adrian encompasses the therapeutic aspects of massage as well as the remedial aspects associated with sports and every day life's aches and pains; helping to reduce that pain and discomfort.
What is Sports Massage / Remedial Massage?
Sports and remedial massage covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body e.g. muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia.
- Anyone who worksout whether occasionally, the dedicated weekend warrior or the elite athlete
- Workers who suffer stress & tension i.e neck, back, shoulder pains and aches also work related tissue dysfunction (RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury / ULD - Upper Limb Disorder)
- Anyone with stiff & aching muscles
- Anyone with soft tissue injury i.e sprains, strains and post surgery
- Anyone with chronic postural problems & muscle imbalance
Sports Massage / Remedial Massage Ultimately…
- Easing these pains and symptoms you are experiencing
- Assessing and improving your posture, range of motion and/or strength.
- Easing knots and adhesions which have developed over time as a result of injury or overuse
- Helping you increase your performance & maintain yourself whether on the sporting field, at play or work.
Everyday injuries, aches and pains occur at work, home and in pursuit of a sport and more and more people are becoming increasingly aware of the specialised skill of the sports massage and remedial massage therapist.
Remember: Sports & Remedial Massage is not just for the sports person and is tailored and adapted to each individual’s needs in order to positively enhance their ability to perform either in every day life or sport.
“Pain is inevitable, suffering is not”