Sports Massage
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is an effective technique for releasing tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It is often used in conjunction with other services in the treatment or rehabilitation of injury as well as an integral part in any athlete or fitness enthusiast regular maintenance.
Sports Massage Therapy can help to:
- Reduce anxiety & stress
- Boost performance
- Reduce fatigue
- Alleviate swelling
- Reduce muscle tension
- Reduce desk based postural tension
- Promote flexibility
- Prevent injury
How can we help
On your first visit to West Kirby Physiotherapy, our therapists will assess you thoroughly to properly diagnose your problem and then discuss the different treatment options that are available with you.
Manual therapy may include joint mobilistation or manipulation. This is a hands on movement technique used by our physiotherapists to restore normal, pain free movement.
Soft tissue therapy that can include massage, trigger point release, myofascial release and muscle energy techniques.
Sports-specific exercise or strength and conditioning programme individually designed for you whether you are a professional athlete, serious fitness fanatic or play sport for fun.
Postural, Biomechanical and ergonomic assessments to understand how the alignment of your body and the way you move may cause pain or discomfort
Bespoke personal exercise programme for you to carry on with at home to supplement your hands on treatment. This will be emailed to you following your appointment so no need to remember once you have left the clinic!
