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History of sports massage
Massage was used by the Greeks during the first olympic games. Athletic skill and performance, and the striving to push towards and almost beyond the limits of physical endurance, represented all that was considered best in ancient Greek society. The same might be said of the modern day athlete in his/her courage and determination in striving to reach the top of their particular sport.
Is sports massage only for top athletes?
Many recreational athletes use sports and remedial massage to enhance their traning, performance and recovery in relation to their chosen activity. The appropriate depth of pressure of the massage is carefully assessed by the sports massage therapist guided by feedback from the client.
Is sports massage right for me?
The non-sports person sometimes asks for a sports massage, where a therapeutic or aromatherapy massage to relieve tension and to relax may be more appropriate. Sports & remedial massage are not generally relaxing treatments, they can involve some discomfort through using deep tissue massage techniques. Please ask your sports massage therapist for advice.
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Well Naturally in Birmingham
offers sports & remedial massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki healing, Indian head massage, hypnotherapy & NLP, and is centrally located for many areas of Birmingham. We are close to Stirchley, Selly Oak, Bournville, Cotteridge, Kings Heath, Moseley, Selly Oak, Harborne, Edgbaston, and the University of Birmingham. |
Sports & Remedial Massage...
Well Naturally Birmingham - Sports & Remedial Massage is based in Stirchley Centre, not far from the University of Birmingham (click for map - see marker A). We also offer treatments at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre (click for map). We are conveniently situated for sports & remedial massage clients based in Stirchley, Bournville & Cotteridge (B30), Harborne (B17), Selly Oak & Selly Park (B29), Edgbaston (B15), also Moseley (B13), King's Heath (B14), and Birmingham Centre. Parking is free.
Home visits are available in many areas of Birmingham
About Sports & Remedial Massage
Today, where massage is often used as a means of relaxation both physical and mental, or to treat muscular problems, it is the sports person who uses sports & remedial massage to enhance performance, to prevent injury, and to monitor the condition of their body.
What is sports massage?
Sports massage tends to be very specific in what it is trying to achieve. The sports massage techniques used can be tailored to the sports activity in which the athlete participates, and the particular parts of the body that are key to their event. Elements of sports massage with deep tissue techniques can also be used in a non-sporting context for those clients who require the benefits of a firm and robust treatment.
In simple terms, there are three main categories of sports massage that are used depending on where the athlete is in their competition cycle, they are:
Pre-event sports massage
A short warm-up sports massage perhaps lasting only a few minutes, that can target the areas of the body that will be used most in sports performance. This ideally takes place just prior to the sports event (up to 24 hours before), however it is not a substitute for the athlete’s usual active warm-up and stretching exercises. Apart from the physical benefits of pumping the blood through the tissues, pre-event sports massage is a chance for the sports massage therapist to give psychological encouragement to the athlete. The feel-good factor associated with a sports massage cannot be over-stated, as the athlete can be given the feeling that they have 'the edge' over their sporting rivals. Brisk invigorating techniques are often used during pre-event sports massage.
Post-event sports massage
This is a longer sports massage treament that can be given up to 24 hours after competition. It can clear away the build-up of lactic acid and waste products associated with sports activity, and gives a chance to detect any sports injury that might have occurred. It can relax and stretch the muscles that have become tense through sports activity, and it can reduce soreness and speed-up recovery from sporting events.
Sports training massage
This is a very thorough sports massage during the training phase that allows the athlete to train harder with fewer injuries. It can detect and relax areas of stress and tension that might be potential sites of injury during the rigors of sports training. It increases blood and lymph circulation with the variety of techniques used in post-event sports massage, but may also include, joint rotation exercises, passive stretching, and PNF techniques to give a really comprehensive sports massage treatment.
Remedial massage can be incorporated into sports massage. Through careful assesment and by using specialist remedial massage techniques, over-tense muscles can be quickly relaxed, and the recovery of soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains and sprains, can be speeded-up.
Prices
Well Naturally Birmingham's prices are competitive for sports & remedial massage in Birmingham generally. Please visit our prices page for current information.
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