The intention of sports massage is to prevent injury and ensure full normal function of various structures of the body.  Many of the techniques are similar to deep tissue massage with additional techniques added to bring about specific aims.

Sports Massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons.

As with deep tissue massage, sports massage is tailored to each individuals needs but with the additional aim to positively enhance their ability to perform.

The benefits include:

·                        Improved circulation & lymphatic flow

·                        Assistance in the removal of metabolic waste

·                        Increase or decrease muscle tone

·                        Increase or decrease muscle length

·                        Remodel scar tissue when required

·                        Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation

Sports massage can be beneficial at various stages:

·                        The conditioning / training phase

·                        Pre competition

·                        Inter competition

·                        Post competition

·                        Injury prevention

·                        Injury recovery

Regardless of whether you exercise or play sport to keep fit, or compete from club to international level, then sports massage may have something to offer you.

Sports massage is priced as Deep Tissue massage.