Sports Massage

Sports Massage therapy is a specific type of massage that treats and prevents different sports injuries. It encompasses different forms of massage and muscle manipulation to help treat sports injuries and muscle strains. It works by stretching and stimulating tight muscles, and improving the condition of soft tissue. This helps to reduce stress and tension that can build up in the body from exercise or strenuous activities. Sports massage can also help to correct soft tissue muscle imbalances caused by repetitive motions, as well as aid recovery and prevent injury.

Sports Massage is an effective form of treatment that involves techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, functional massage, dry needling, myofascial cupping and active release techniques (A.R.T).

Sports Massage can be approached from different angles. Generally, it is used for sports people or people who exercise regularly. Pre and post-game massage will be lighter and more of a warmup. When treating an injury, the massage techniques will be the same as Remedial Massage. Sports Massage can help you become less prone to injury by making muscles healthy and supple. Recovery time can also be improved so you don’t spend days/weeks after your training in pain.

Pre Event and Post Event Sports Massage
At Alternate Relief, we are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Whether it is your first half marathon, triathlon or ultra – marathon we have the experience and skills to help you be your best. Having regular sports massage whilst training can help your performance, recovery and injury prevention. Having treatment after your event can also help to speed up your recovery and reduce the feeling of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).