Sports and Remedial Massage
Massage is a natural therapy that has probably been used since the origins of mankind. It remains the principle method of treatment for musculoskeletal problems and can be practiced anywhere and without equipment.
There are many interpretations of massage but they all have the same aim, to restore full function and mobility to muscles and other soft tissue by easing the tension which builds up in the body helping to restore the body to maximum performance and to achieve relaxation.
Most treatment sessions last approximately one hour and this will also includes the consultation and assessment.
Sports massage, also known as deep tissue massage or manipulation, as the name suggests, is using deep pressure to release muscle tension and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system. With this type of massage Amanda would also be using MET (muscle energy techniques) STR (soft tissue release) trigger point therapy and possible ultra sound or strapping.
Remedial massage is a lighter approach than sports massage but may still be deep at times. Treating the muscle tension is just one part of massage. It also helps with physiological stresses, inducing relaxation to enable the body to return to a balance state of mind and thus giving a better sense of well being.
The action of massage has a pumping effect, which helps stimulate the circulation of blood and so increases both the supply and removal of substances on a cellular level. It also helps to improve the health or recovery of other systems in the body.
Amanda being trained in various methods of massage is able to integrate and combine techniques to provide an individual treatment depending on what you may require and also to consider the frailty of a client. This would be discussed when undertaking your initial history and assessment.
There are many interpretations of massage but they all have the same aim, to restore full function and mobility to muscles and other soft tissue by easing the tension which builds up in the body helping to restore the body to maximum performance and to achieve relaxation.
Most treatment sessions last approximately one hour and this will also includes the consultation and assessment.
Sports massage, also known as deep tissue massage or manipulation, as the name suggests, is using deep pressure to release muscle tension and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system. With this type of massage Amanda would also be using MET (muscle energy techniques) STR (soft tissue release) trigger point therapy and possible ultra sound or strapping.
Remedial massage is a lighter approach than sports massage but may still be deep at times. Treating the muscle tension is just one part of massage. It also helps with physiological stresses, inducing relaxation to enable the body to return to a balance state of mind and thus giving a better sense of well being.
The action of massage has a pumping effect, which helps stimulate the circulation of blood and so increases both the supply and removal of substances on a cellular level. It also helps to improve the health or recovery of other systems in the body.
Amanda being trained in various methods of massage is able to integrate and combine techniques to provide an individual treatment depending on what you may require and also to consider the frailty of a client. This would be discussed when undertaking your initial history and assessment.
Muscle damage and stiffness is generally a result of over use, poor posture and trauma causing a continuous build up of tension in the muscles, which then leads to stress on tendons, ligaments and joints.
Muscle damage could be due to work factors, digging the garden, picking up children or having a sports related injury.
Muscle damage could be due to work factors, digging the garden, picking up children or having a sports related injury.
How many sessions will I need?
This will all depend on the level of trauma.It might be once a week for a month or once a month for six months.
Just one treatment will often alleviate and reduce some of your tension and after the second treatment tension and pain can dramatically change.
This will all depend on the level of trauma.It might be once a week for a month or once a month for six months.
Just one treatment will often alleviate and reduce some of your tension and after the second treatment tension and pain can dramatically change.