Sports & Remedial Massage
'This is an effective treatment for muscular problems from physical activity, poor posture, repetitive actions and stress'
Natural Balance TV
Mark, Richard and Lucinda demonstrate Sports and Remedial Massage, plus Jennifer from Ora Fitness explains how this clinical treatment can assist in personal training and marathon running.
Sports massage takes different forms depending on the outcome required:
Rehab Work
This focuses on speeding up recovery following injury or long term muscular problems. It is suitable for both active people, such as athletes, and inactive people such as people who spend long periods in front of computers. It is great for treating muscle spasm/strain.
Specifically we can help with pain and dysfunction associated with
Rotator cuff / shoulder muscles
Neck muscles
Lower back pain
Piriformis syndrome and associated sciatic type pain
Carpel tunnel problems
Tight hamstrings and calves
When booking please let us know the nature of the problem so we can ensure the most qualified therapist is available.
Pre-Event / Pre-Exercise Work
This focuses on getting people ready for physical activity. The main objectives are optimising performance and injury prevention.
Post-Event / Post-Exercise Work
This focuses on speeding up recovery time following physical activity, essential if you are serious about your sport or gym work.
Important Note
Remedial Massage is not all about massage! A one hour treatment will involve a range of techniques to get the best result for you. Facilitated stretching is a major component. A typical treatment will involve:
- Assessment General/Swedish Massage (warms tissue/identifies problems)
- Deep Tissue Massage Techniques (realigns & stretches soft tissue)
- Neuro Muscular Techniques (treats hypersensitive tissue / trigger points)
- Muscle Energy Technique (stretching)
- Soft Tissue Release (stretching)
- Re-Assessment
Step 2 Great choice, now check availability using our online booking page.
Sports / Remedial Massage is offered by:
Mark Alexander
Jeanna Lindfield
Richard Jackson
Lucinda Jones
Angela Small
Jan Wolsey
Steve Mason
Nathalie Mineau
60 minutes £45
90 minutes £65