Massage Therapy & Sports Massage
Massage therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is one of the most common forms of massage therapy. Massage therapists utilises long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion.
Sports Massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons.
About Massage Therapy
Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.
People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions:
- Back pain
- Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
- Stress relief and stress-related conditions
- Headaches and migraines
- Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
- Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Circulatory and respiratory problems
- Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation
Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body's stress response by lowering levels of hormones such as cortisol. Some evidence suggests it also appears to enhance immune function.
About Sports Massage
The techniques used by sports massage practitioners have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each massage given. The reported benefits of Sports Massage include:
- Improve circulation & lymphatic flow
- Assist in the removal of metabolic waste
- Sedate or stimulate nerve endings
- Increase or decrease muscle tone
- Increase or decrease muscle length
- Remodel scar tissue when required
- Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation
To benefit from a sports massage you do not need to be a sports performer. There are many practitioners that work with a great range of clients. The benefits above can also help relieve many day to day problems that everyone experiences. By ensuring you use an SMA accredited practitioner, you ensure that you will be receiving an individually tailored, high quality massage. Depending on the type and timing of activity these benefits can be achieved for anyone.
Meet Our Therapists
Lynsey Walker BSc (Hons) GSR, ITEC - Sports Massage
Lynsey graduated in 2003 with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation. Within 3 years of study Lynsey covered many modules including diagnosis and rehabilitation of injuries, pathology, anatomy and physiology, fitness, nutrition, special populations and sports massage amongst others.
Working within the Welsh Chiropractic Clinic Lynsey utilizes her knowledge to treat musculoskeletal problems especially chiropractic referrals which includes many whiplash, spondylosis and degenerative related problems. Lynsey has a particular interest working with patients who require specific rehabilitation for posture related problems and lower back pain. Pilates based exercises are used as well as utilizing the gym facilities.
Trish Kapur - Deep Tissue & Theraputic Massage
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