When a lot of us think of massage we think of tight muscles that need to be loosened, what we may not consider is the huge web of connective tissue that runs throughout our body. When you think of connective tissue you may think of tendons and ligaments, but it's more than that, it encases our muscles, runs between them, a lot of it is not far under the skin, and some runs deep through us. It's very strong and flexible, and is essential to the structure of the body.
This connective tissue, or fascia can also become tight and inflexible for many different reasons such as posture and tension. Also as it connects muscle to muscle tightness in one area can have a knock on effect on other areas of the body. Where you are feeling pain and tightness may also not be where the problem originates from. Scar tissue from surgery or cuts, and also if there have been strains or sprains to an area can greatly effect the fascia, any scar tissue formed will be much less flexible and can cause the muscles connected with that area to not move as smoothly
So when you have sports massage and soft tissue therapy we look at you as a whole, discuss where your pain or tightness is, injuries or operations you have had, and work out where the main issue is, we treat the fascia as well as the muscles as sometimes the fascia can be the real route of the problem.
Then encouraging you to take care of yourself by stretching, using heat, a physio ball and a foam roller. This will help your treatment last longer and get you feeling better faster.
My aim is to provide you with the treatment that is right for you and gives you the results you need. Therefore when it comes to booking it is essential that I speak to you to personally. All email enquiries will be answered and followed with a phonecall so we can talk about your requiremnets and discuss a booking that suits you.
