Sports massage incorporates techniques to enhance flexibility, alleviate muscle tension, and improve circulation. The aim is to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and accelerate recovery for athletes. Ideally this type of massage is done after a training session or competetive game.
Soft tissue release (STR) is a therapeutic technique involving the application of pressure to specific areas of soft tissue while moving the associated joints. This method aims to release muscle tension, improve flexibility, and alleviate pain by addressing adhesions and restrictions in the muscles and connective tissue.
Deep tissue massage involves firm pressure and slow strokes to target deep layers of muscles and fascia. This therapeutic technique aims to alleviate chronic tension, break up scar tissue, and enhance mobility, providing relief from musculoskeletal issues and promoting overall relaxation and well-being.
Cancer massage, or oncology massage, is a specialised approach catering to individuals affected by cancer. Treatment is tailored to the patient's unique needs and medical condition, it focuses on reducing symptoms, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being during and after cancer treatments.
Sports rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed to help athletes recover from injuries and regain optimal function. It combines targeted exercises, therapeutic interventions, and progressive training to address specific sports-related issues, enhance performance, and prevent re-injury. By working with an athlete a rehabilitation program can designed to meet your requirements to get back to your normal activities or playing sport again.
Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that involves applying sustained pressure to release tension in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. This method aims to alleviate pain, improve flexibility, and restore mobility by addressing fascial restrictions and adhesions. I find this technique is really useful when treating conditions such as cerebal palsy, arthritis and other physical trauma where stiffness causes pain and inflamation