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Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy earns its name from targeting injuries that are specific to sports and recreational activities. It incorporates different massage techniques from deep tissue, to trigger point, to cupping, to scraping, to stretch therapy…etc. This treatment is more targeted and focuses on preventing and treating minor and chronic injuries, whether you’re a professional athlete or weekend warrior. Although athletes benefit from sports massage the most, this method isn’t restricted to athletes as these techniques can be applied in a wide variety of conditions. Sessions may include soft tissue mobilization and corrective exercises for better results. This is far beyond the standard relaxation massage commonly found elsewhere. Every session begins with a comprehensive assessment to fully comprehend your unique injury and needs.

Benefits:

1.     Assist in sport specific recovery and tissue healing

2.     Relieve muscle tension and muscular pain

3.     Increase range of motion and enhance performance

4.     Increase flexibility, joint mobility and range of motion

5.     Increase blood flow and circulation, breaks up scar tissue

6. Reduce soreness and recovery time

7. Improves posture and muscular balance

8.     Reduce physical and psychological stress levels

Types of Treatment Techniques

  • Deep tissue/Trigger Point

    Release of sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers that are caused by overuse or post-injuries. Much of the work is focused on bringing the body back into balance by working on the fascia/trigger point.

  • MFD/Cupping

    Cupping is a negative pressure soft tissue treatment technique that uses suction to manipulate the skin and underlying soft tissues. MFD combines soft tissue mobilization, negative pressure, and neuromuscular re-education to make sure outcome lasts.

  • SportStretch®

    Sportstretch is a stretch routine that consists of both active and passive stretching. It’s a combination of techniques such as thai massage, compression, active isolated stretching (AIS), Ashiatsu, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), post isometric relaxation (PIR), traction and various myofascial release techniques. This type of therapy not only targets the muscles, but also the fascia and joint capsules.

  • IASTM Tools

    The instruments use shear force to pull the top facial layer across the bottom facial layer. This pulling motion breaks up the scar tissue between the layers and helps increase blood flow.

  • Percussion Therapy

    A vibration therapy that consists of precise frequency amplitude and torque to help effectively relieve muscle knots and tension.

  • Kinesiology Taping

    A therapeutic tape that’s applied strategically to the body to provide support, reduce swelling, lessen pain by changing signals on pain pathways, and improve performance.

  • Corrective exercises/mobility