To clear up any confusion, sports massage and deep tissue massage largely overlap in their techniques. In many cases, the deeper form of massage has replaced the classic Swedish massage treatments. People are now seeking more than just relaxation from a massage, they now require a treatment to stimulate, condition and heal.
Sports and deep tissue massage is aimed at anybody who has an area of dysfunction in the soft tissues of their body. Sports massage therapists specialise in soft tissue injuries at an acute or chronic level. So whether it is a pulled hamstring from training or achy shoulders from working at a desk, sports massage can help. Those suffering from certain conditions may also find deep tissue massage to be quite therapeutic. Sufferers of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, oedema, muscle cramping and postural misalignments may find significant relief with sports tissue massage.
How does it work?
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, the body handles this trauma in the only way it knows how. It forms a layer of very dense, very sticky fibrous adhesion, better known as scar tissue. These adhesions block circulation and cause pain, limited strength and movement, and cause continued inflammation. Our massage therapists are qualified in various techniques which focus on removing these adhesions to allow the muscle to return to optimal pain free function.
