The prime purpose of remedial massage is to help alleviate the stress and tension, which build up in the body’s soft tissue during physical activity. Massage therapy also enhances the recuperative benefits of rest and relaxation, which have a positive effect on both mind and body. Massage therapy is holistic in what it has to offer.
Sports massage has a variety of specialised techniques, which are used to help warm, stretch and loosen the tissues. This treatment aids stimulation of both local and general circulation, which encourages chemical activity and assists the body’s natural healing process. Furthermore, treatment can be applied to minor soft tissue problems. The massage therapy plays an important role in the preventative and therapeutic aspects of hands-on treatment to:
Minor aches and pains
Deals with affects of fatigue
Works generally with postural and occupational stress
Keeps the body in a state of fine tuning
Practitioners that offer this therapy: