In all types of massage, the therapist has specific aims in mind.  In sport the focus is on the individual needs of the athlete.  With the ever growing number of people taking part in sport, combined with the increasing competitiveness and intensity of physical exercise, the demand for sports massage has become more and more recognised as a skill which can aid recovery and enhance performance.

 

Overuse often creates problems and imbalances in the soft tissues. If these are ignored and allowed to become chronic, it will not only hinder the rate of improvement, but also in many cases your performance may well suffer, ultimately being susceptible to developing more serious conditions . Certainly if you are unable to perform at your best, you may be at more risk of other more traumatic forms of injury.

 

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Massage when applied skillfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. When received regularly it will help you prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

 

These muscle imbalances  may develop and often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to cause you discomfort or impede performance. I will be able to detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help you to maintain a much healthier physical state.  If you are a horse rider, your own muscular imbalance may unknowingly be affecting the way your horse moves as you compensate for muscle tension by shifting your weight slightly.