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The Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports and remedial massage is a deep tissue treatment which encourages conditions within the body that assist recovery and repair. The specific methods used, help to relieve tension in soft tissues which have developed as a result of overuse, overexertion, direct impact, poor posture, or a combination of all four. As such, sportsmen and sportswomen find that deep tissue massage helps them to recover following workouts and competitive activity, and additionally helps them to prevent injury. However, as soft tissue stress and damage can develop during everyday, lifestyle routines, almost everyone can benefit from sports and remedial massage treatment.

The effects of sports and remedial massage include:

- Reduced muscular tension
- Reduced muscular pain
- Increased blood circulation and removal of waste product (lactic acid) build up within muscles
- Increased/restored mobility
- Break down of scar tissue and adhesions
- Increased sporting performance

In addition to general deep tissue massage techniques, I use a combination of advanced techniques that will increase soft tissue repair and restore muscle mobility and function. Methods used include:

- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT)
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Deep Tissue Frictions (DTF)

If you have any questions regarding sports massage or would like to arrange a treatment, please don't hesitate to email me on alan.temple@centuriontraining.com or alan@fullfitnessmassage.co.uk

For more information please visit www.fullfitnessmassage.co.uk

Alan Temple – Sports Massage Therapist (Essex)