Common Sports Injuries

There are many common conditions which can be helped by sports massage. Most of us will experience some kind of soft tissue dysfunction which is easily caused by overtraining, repetitive strain or poor posture. Even just being sat down for too long can create issues with soft tissue structures (muscles, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue.)

Sports massage treatment begins with a full consultation and a range of movement assessment to determine which muscles are restricted and where there are areas of tension. This creates a targeted treatment, tailored to your personal requirements.

Soft tissue repair is a complex process and there are several factors which influence how quickly and effectively the tissue repairs. One of the main factors is blood supply as injured tissue needs a good supply of oxygen, nutrients and immune cells to support repair. Sports massage is very effective at boosting circulation and reducing inflammation to aid healing.

What can be treated?

• Repetitive injuries (tennis elbow / golfers elbow)

• Joint pain & stiffness

• Postural issues

• Lower back pain

• Runners knee

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Sciatica

• Muscular pain