A form of bodywork helped to prevent injuries, prepare the body for athletic activity & maintain it in optimal condition. Myofascial Release may be applied to help lubricate fascia.
Types of massages
Deep Tissue
Treating chronic muscle pain like low back pain, sore shoulders. Light pressure is applied to warm up and prepare the muscles. Myofascial Release may be applied to help lubricate and re-align fascia.
Full body massage
Helps reduce muscle tension & improve mobility. It releases endorphins that can act as pain relievers. Myofascial Release could be applied in areas where fascia needs re-lubricating.
10-15 Year Olds
Gentle techniques to relax and loosen tight muscles to aid in restoring flexibilty and mobility.
We walk with you on the Road to Recovery
At Sports Massage Works we want to make you as comfortable as possible.
Draping will be used during the session – only the area being worked on will be uncovered. Clients under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the entire session. Informed written consent must be provided by parent or legal guardian for any client under the age of 17.
We do not offer shower facilities at the venue but we use a towel to absorb wax/oils/lotions. Only main areas of the body will be worked on: back, neck, shoulders, feet, arms and legs. If you need consent from your GP/Specialist to have massage treatment, please bring a copy of this letter with you to the first session.
Look after you
- double check your client form
- ask specific area you would like treated
- carry out a postural assessment (if needed)
- advise you during treatment what will happen next
- check level of pressure throughout the session
- ask if you are warm enough
- keep you covered at all times, except for the area being treated
- carry out range of movement tests to check areas of improvement (specific to Sports Massage)
- carry out passive stretches and soft tissue release (STR) with client where necessary
- provide after care advice, with stretches exercise sheet
