What to expect from a sports massage treatment
During a first appointment, I will take a case history and discuss your treatment aims with you.
I generally work with the client fully clothed, as I find working directly on the skin with lotions less effective. Wearing loose or stretchy clothing makes treatment easier.
The treatment may incorporate a variety of techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, acupressure and stretches.
At the end of the session, I may go through some stretches and exercises with you, to work out which will be most beneficial to maintain and improve on the changes begun during the treatment; exercises that can easily fit into your life and routines.
Conditions that can be helped by sports massage
For 11 years I co-ran ClimbersClinic, a clinic for rock climbers, and as a result I’m very experienced with:
shoulder injuries
back and neck problems
overuse injuries
tendonitis - tennis or golfer’s elbow
postural issues
tight hamstrings, quads, glutes etc
migraines and tension headaches
muscle tears and strains
However, I can work with most injuries or areas of tension.
