Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of massage that utilises specific strokes and stretches, with the manipulation of soft tissue (muscles) before and after exercise.
Pace 'n' Go provide a mobile massage service, travelling to your place of work, home, or relevant location. Following pre-consultation, we will provide a 30 or 60 minute sports massage, targeting specific muscle groups using various techniques and strokes.
Massage will help to promote physical, physiological and psychological changes that aid performance and recovery as the body adapts to the increase stresses place upon them.
You can benefit from sports massage if you participate in any physical activity/ies for the purpose of fitness and health regardless of age and level of training.
Athletes engaging in competitions or high levels of training can benefit before, during and after their event depending on their need for relaxation, reducing muscle soreness or releasing muscle tension.
Benefits
Release of muscle tension and discomfort
Removal of waste product
Reduce muscle soreness from rigorous exercise
Improve flexibility and posture
Enhanced rehabilitation from injury
Reduce cellulite
Contra-indications - a note of warning!
Contra-indications are circumstances that might or would affect your health, (so if you are unsure consult your GP or a qualified sports masseur). Some contra-indication circumstances to consider before massage include:
- Acute traumas - Open wounds, muscle tears, sprain ligaments, contusions, recent bruising and burns.
- Skin burns
- Tumours
- Thrombosis
- Pregnancy- extra care should be taken during the first 16weeks
- Varicose veins
If you are also interested in learning about sports massage or becoming a sports masseur visit www.sportstherapyuk.com or call Pace 'n' Go to discuss.