Sports massage involves the manipulation and mobilisation of muscles and soft tissues for pain relief, muscle repair, health maintenance and injury prevention. It is an ideal treatment for anyone who has suffered a sudden injury such as a hamstring strain or shoulder injury or who has developed long-term injuries such as neck or back problems. Our Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic team of therapists have specialist knowledge of this field and can provide effective therapy to help with your injury or pain.
Sports massage is often associated with professional athletes, but it can benefit anyone who is physically active. Whether you are a keen amateur boxer or a regular gym-goer, or even just enjoy a weekend parkrun or HIIT session – all these types of people can massively benefit from a good quality, deep tissue sports massage. It can ease niggles, improve mobility and flexibility, and reduce tension in the body that builds up from exercise and everyday stresses such as work-related sitting at a desk or home life with kids and housework.
Physical Edge’s Stephanie is a fully qualified Level 4 Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage therapist who really understands the demands that our bodies face as a result of an increasingly active lifestyle. She firmly believes that each person can maximize their potential for performance at rest, in work and in sports by receiving regular treatment and education around the anatomy of the body.
Pre-Event massage
A light massage designed for athletes before an event is a great way to warm up, release tension, boost circulation and get your mind in the right place for the big game. However, we recommend avoiding the use of deep tissue techniques too close to the event to avoid any soreness on the day. More Details london sports massage
Post-Event massage
A treatment for athletes after an event is a great way to speed up recovery, reduce muscle spasms and promote flexibility. A post-event massage can also be used to reduce the effects of fatigue and enhance an athlete’s natural healing process.
In addition to helping the body recover from the exertion of training and racing, the benefits of regular massage have been shown to decrease levels of stress hormones, increase range of motion and rehydrate the muscles. The increased blood flow also helps reduce swelling and muscle tightness resulting from injury.
As well as reducing muscle tightness, the benefits of massage have been shown to enhance athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury and illness, and promote greater wellness, concentration and mood. At Physical Edge, our therapists will always recommend the best type of treatment for your injury or niggle. If we think you would benefit from physiotherapy alongside a sports massage, then we can refer you to the best therapists in our network for your convenience. This means you can get the support you need without having to leave our clinic.