SPorts massage
We have been trained by the best!
Stu Mac has been trained by the London School of Spots Massage. Achieving a Level 5 Diploma as a Soft Tissue Specialist which includes Sports and Remedial Massage. This is the highest qualification is soft tissue massage you can get.
This gives us a in depth knowledge of the human anatomy and unique ways of treating the issue. Looking at the body as whole and not just the area that hurts. With over 12 years of sports massage experience you are in safe hands.
This gives us a in depth knowledge of the human anatomy and unique ways of treating the issue. Looking at the body as whole and not just the area that hurts. With over 12 years of sports massage experience you are in safe hands.
What are the benefits of Sports Massage?
Pain relief – Massage can reduce the feeling of pain throughout your muscles by releasing endorphins. These endorphins which are released due to this type of massage help towards decreasing anxiety, mood improvement and pain relief.
Feelings of relaxation – Throughout a session, heat is generated throughout the muscle which allows them to relax.
Reduction in anxiety – Through the release of endorphins in muscles through heat, overall relaxation is encouraged, thus reducing anxiety levels.
Invigoration – As noted earlier, with massage often involving fast paced movements and stretches, this can produce a feeling of invigoration.
Increase in flexibility – Throughout a massage, the muscle tissue expands and stretches in a number of different ways allowing for stored pressure to be released.
Prevent or relieve DOMS – Otherwise known as delayed onset of muscle soreness, is assisted by the enhancing blood flow delivering fresh oxygen to the injury area.
Increased blood flow – The circulation of blood is enhanced to the muscle area through massage, in a similar way to exercise. The main difference being that deep tissue massage causes your blood vessels to become wider, increasing the ability of nutrients to flow through.
Scar tissue break down – Previous injuries may result in the creation of scar tissue and can affect muscles and tendons. An increase in scar tissue can then lead to a higher risk of injury in that area, massage has the ability to break it down.
Feelings of relaxation – Throughout a session, heat is generated throughout the muscle which allows them to relax.
Reduction in anxiety – Through the release of endorphins in muscles through heat, overall relaxation is encouraged, thus reducing anxiety levels.
Invigoration – As noted earlier, with massage often involving fast paced movements and stretches, this can produce a feeling of invigoration.
Increase in flexibility – Throughout a massage, the muscle tissue expands and stretches in a number of different ways allowing for stored pressure to be released.
Prevent or relieve DOMS – Otherwise known as delayed onset of muscle soreness, is assisted by the enhancing blood flow delivering fresh oxygen to the injury area.
Increased blood flow – The circulation of blood is enhanced to the muscle area through massage, in a similar way to exercise. The main difference being that deep tissue massage causes your blood vessels to become wider, increasing the ability of nutrients to flow through.
Scar tissue break down – Previous injuries may result in the creation of scar tissue and can affect muscles and tendons. An increase in scar tissue can then lead to a higher risk of injury in that area, massage has the ability to break it down.
Sports Massage Price List- Initial Consultation & Sports Massage £45
- 60 minute Follow up session £40 - 30 minute session Follow up session £25 - 6 x 60 minute session £210 (Save £30) |
At Victory Lap Fitness we think the two biggest misconceptions in Sports Massage are;
1- ITS ONLY FOR ATHLETES!
WRONG! Sports massage is for everyone, no matter how old, young, big small, thin, fat, tall, short, in pain or no pain at all. Injuries don’t just occur when you do sports or take part in physical exercise. Some injuries can occur while doing day to day tasks and a lot of injuries can be caused by postural issues whilst;
A lot of people don’t realise that injuries can be sustained due to a weak core. (Basically, the core is all the posture supporting muscles from your thighs up to your shoulders), they can also occur from an imbalance in muscle groups.
- Standing
- Sitting
- Driving
- Working at a desk/computer
- Lifting
- Carrying children
- Or even reaching for something
A lot of people don’t realise that injuries can be sustained due to a weak core. (Basically, the core is all the posture supporting muscles from your thighs up to your shoulders), they can also occur from an imbalance in muscle groups.
2 - ITS PAINFUL!
When you have an issue within a muscle, muscle group or joint area generally it will cause you some discomfort just moving it.
The main aim of massage is to bring muscles back from a dysfunctional state (painful) to a functional state
(pain-free).
There is a number of techniques used to achieve this, some which will cause more discomfort than others due to the muscle being damaged (This is normal).
However, in the consultation session we go through a number of questions, this will not only cover what the injury is etc, but it will cover pain thresholds and how you feel about the concept of sports massage. Our highly trained massage therapists will use the best approach and tailor it personally to you. If you are nervous or worried about the pain, then there will be specific techniques they may chose to use (the aim isn't to hurt you). Some techniques involve relaxed stretching with breathing that are painless and sometimes quite relaxing.
Our massage services doesn’t end when the pain has gone, we intend to help get you back to full fitness and strength. By planning personal rehabilitation sessions to get the strength back to the injured area we are able to reduce the chance of re-injury.
The main aim of massage is to bring muscles back from a dysfunctional state (painful) to a functional state
(pain-free).
There is a number of techniques used to achieve this, some which will cause more discomfort than others due to the muscle being damaged (This is normal).
However, in the consultation session we go through a number of questions, this will not only cover what the injury is etc, but it will cover pain thresholds and how you feel about the concept of sports massage. Our highly trained massage therapists will use the best approach and tailor it personally to you. If you are nervous or worried about the pain, then there will be specific techniques they may chose to use (the aim isn't to hurt you). Some techniques involve relaxed stretching with breathing that are painless and sometimes quite relaxing.
Our massage services doesn’t end when the pain has gone, we intend to help get you back to full fitness and strength. By planning personal rehabilitation sessions to get the strength back to the injured area we are able to reduce the chance of re-injury.
If you have any questions or queries about whether you think a massage would benefit you, contact us for more information