Sports Massage

Sports Massage treatment at Plymouth Sports Injury Clinic

Sports massage deals with the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body and has many benefits. It is accepted as being invaluable toimage showing Elena Long massage a calf help sports injuries and performance.

As well as providing sports massage for sports persons and athletes Elena also also uses sports massage as a specific treatment for the muscles and soft tissues of the body for stress and tension and general tightness in the back and neck areas.

Sports massage aids training

Sport massage increases blood flow through the tissues can improve the recovery process allowing the athlete to train more effectively and safely.
Sports massage assists the removal of waste products and helps supply the tissues with essential nutrients to aid recovery.
Sports massage increases the understanding of the deep tissues, which means advice can be given on specific stretching, training and equipment to help improve performance.

Sports massage can help to prevent injury.

Imbalances and damage in deep tissues can be detected earlier and potentially corrected before an injury develops. Remember through deep tissue massage, an athlete can learn to monitor their own condition and adjust their training accordingly.

Sports massage improves performance

Pre-event sports massage can stimulate circulation, calm nervous tension and help prepare the athlete for optimal performance.

Sports massage can be booked as a one off treatment for anyone to ease muscular tension or aid recovery post event, or as a series of sessions to complement your training and aid performance throughout the season.

The following treatments are used in our multi factorial approach at Plymouth Sports Injury Clinic:
  • Fascial Release Techniques
  • Soft Tissue Therapy
  • Taping of Joints and Tissues
  • Postural Assessment
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Our Core Exercise Program
  • Cryotherapy and Heat
  • Muscle Balancing
  • Joint Manipulation
  • Electrotherapy Massage
  • Stretching therapy
  • IASTM
  • Myofascial Correction

To make an appointment, call us on 01752 249742