Sports (Deep Tissue) Massage

Sports Massage, also known as Deep Tissue Massage, should play an important part in the life of any sportsperson whether they are injured or not.

Sports (Deep Tissue) Massage is suitable for anyone, not just for sports people. Massage has a number of benefits which can be physical, physiological, and psychological.

What is Sports Massage good for?
Sports Massage…
- Reduces the effects of stress – can lower Blood Pressure
- Relaxes tense, tired, and aching muscles and relieves cramps and muscle spasms
- Increases blood circulation – can improve nerve function
- Decreases chronic pain – speeds up recovery from illness and injury
- Reduces tension headaches and can help relieve symptoms of migraine
- Improves skin tone and enhances self-image
- Helps improve quality of sleep and concentration – reduces anxiety
Why is sports massage important?
Sports Massage is important because it…
- maintains the body generally in better condition
- helps prevent injury and loss of mobility
- helps restore mobility to injured muscle tissue
- may boost performance and extend the overall life of your sporting career
- excellent for reducing back pain and general relaxation
How is sports massage different to other massages?

As a therapist, I may apply the techniques more firmly and deeper than a general holistic massage therapist might. I may also make more use of friction techniques, which involves applying deep pressure to tissues repeatedly, to break down adhesions (sticky bits on tendons) and soften any scar tissue.

Some sports massage techniques are designed to reduce an injury back to its acute stage in order to trigger the body’s natural healing response.

Testimonial

Early this year I had begun to feel truly awful!! I was suffering with lots of intense headaches, which were lasting for long periods of time. I had made numerous trips to the doctors for a wide range of painkillers but no relief.

Denise suggested I try a Sports (Deep Tissue) Massage to relieve tension in my neck and shoulders and I can honestly say that after the very first session I felt amazing – like someone had literally unlocked my shoulder blades! After a few more sessions I was completely headache free and needed no painkillers at all. I am so grateful to Denise for helping me to feel better… :o))

I am a truly dedicated FITDEN fan having attended Zumba, Bootcamp and Fight Club! Denise is professional, welcoming, fun to be around and her advice and help has been invaluable to me.

Cherie Jupp

Part-time Teacher and Full-time Mum, West Sussex

My expertise and experience as a Sports Massage Therapist and as an Advanced Health and Fitness Practitioner, means I have undergone intensive Anatomy and Physiology Training over the course of many years.

This will ensure you have a very safe and effective massage, without having to worry about any risk of injury.

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