Alyson Ritchie

SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Sports & Remedial Massage treatments, tailored to the individual and dedicated to improving your flexibility, mobility & general well-being. Sports Massage is for Everyone, not just for the athlete or sports enthusiast
WHAT MASSAGE THERAPY CAN DO FOR YOU
Sports and Remedial massage (sometimes referred to as deep tissue massage) is for everyone and not reserved for the athlete or sports enthusiast. Most people find benefit in a programme of sports massage treatments; and it is often the non-exercisers and the people working behind a desk all day with little chance of movement, who experience the most profound improvements in vitality and well-being.
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Regular massage treatment can:
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Reduce muscular aches and pains
Increase mobility and flexibility
Decrease muscle fatigue
Prevent injury and aid injury rehabilitation
Increase recovery rate between training sessions
Help to prepare in the build up to a sporting event
Help the recovery period post event
Improve posture
Relieve stress and tension headaches
Prolong enjoyment of sporting activities
Improve quality of life
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Sports massage focuses on muscle systems, combining deep tissue massage, with trigger points and neuromuscular techniques to reduce soreness and help enhance power, endurance and flexibility. A variety of techniques may be used including manipulations, heat therapy and glass and silicone cupping techniques depending on the presenting conditions.
But your treatment will not end there. Depending on your situation you may be given a series of simple stretches and exercises to do at home on a regular basis in order to supplement your treatment in the clinic room and hasten your progress and recovery.