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What is Sports Massage?

Unlike relaxation massage, Sports Massage uses deeper techniques designed to release tension from muscles and their attachments.

It is also a method of identifying potential ‘problem’ areas which can be treated by your Sports Massage Therapist or referred on to a different practitioner (Osteopath or Physiotherapist for example) if appropriate.

Who Can Benefit?

Although called Sports Massage, this therapy can be beneficial to anyone suffering from a feeling of tightness, stiffness and/or soreness in their muscles. Although you may not be able to pin-point where the problem may be coming from your Sports Massage Therapist will work through the problem with you, using a combination of muscles tests and palpation techniques.

For the athlete, having regular Sports Massage treatments is one of the best ways to keep your body in tip-top condition for training and competing. Regardless of whether you exercise for pleasure or are a high-level athlete this therapy will not only keep your muscles, ligaments and tendons in good shape but it can help to identify areas of tension which, if left untreated, could develop into a more serious injury.

Sports Massage at The Practice

Sue Wright is Sports Massage Therapist at The Practice. After completing an initial ITEC qualification in Sports Massage Sue continued her training, completing a Level 4 course recognised by the Sports Massage Association, the governing body for this therapy in the UK.

Training does not stop there; Sue regularly attends courses and conferences to keep up to date with new techniques and ideas.

Sue is also a Body Control Pilates Instructor. This training enables Sue to look at your body as a whole when carrying out Sports Massage, examining your posture and how you move to try and identify areas of imbalance.

Although not a requirement of membership of the Sports Massage Association, Sue works closely with a wide range of practitioners, observing their working practice and learning new skills. By being involved with a network of professionals and maintaining a good working relationship with these practitioners – physiotherapist, osteopaths, podiatrists, and biomechanical experts – ensures that should you need referred elsewhere for treatment this process will be a smooth and efficient one.

(Please note, details of your treatment will not be discussed with another practitioner without your consent).