Sports Massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue (skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) to benefit a person. Sports Massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. 

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Benefits of a Sports Massage;

• Increased tissue permeability and elasticity

• Breakdown of scar tissue

• Improve range of movement around a specific joint

• Increased flexibility  

• Pain management 

• Help relieve pain and tension in all areas

• Better sleep

• Help with stress/ depression and anxiety

• Reduce inflammation and oedema after an injury

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A Sports Massage is not just for the elite athlete, it can also benefit those who are recreational sporting players, gardeners, office workers, hard workers, parents etc. Any form of activity can increase the build up of tension within the muscles and cause pain. A sports massage aims at relieving that pain so you can maintain optimal performance throughout your day. 

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Contra - indications for a sports massage

• Pregnancy

• Malignancy 

• Broken bones

• Acute tissue inflammation 

• Varicose veins

• Blood thinning medication

• Recent surgery. 

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Any concerns please consult your doctor beforehand.

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Katy is a fully qualified First Class Honours Sport Therapist from the University of East London and is fully insured by Holistic Golds insurance. 

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