Sports Massage

Sports Massage in Manchester

Physical fitness is extremely important to many in the 21st century, more so than at any other time. Many enthusiasts understand that regular exercise can help to improve cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions, lessen the potential of diabetes and is an effective way of channelling energy to minimise stress levels and reduce anxiety and depression. Holistic body awareness and wellbeing is ever growing. That is apart from the fact that they love doing their chosen sport! But it not always possible for either the amateur or the professional athlete to avoid injury. This is when help is needed.

Therapies to get you on the road to recovery

Here at Manchester Massage and Manchester Chiropractors, we have an exceptional team of professional therapists and practitioners whose aim is to get you back to your previous level of fitness and restore your wellbeing. Working together, these professionals in their own disciplines, work in conjunction with each other to maximise the effect of their treatments, according to the severity or the nature of the injuries they are addressing. Knowledge of the client’s particular sport is an important consideration in assessing the causes and the treatments required.

Our expert massage therapists at Manchester Massage

Sports massage therapists are amongst the most highly qualified in the massage field and we are fortunate at Manchester Massage to have some extremely experienced and highly qualified sports masseuses. Therapists who will understand the nature of the injury and be able to give immediate treatment, a plan for further sessions and a care plan for exercises at home to aid recovery after diagnosis and treatment.

How sports massage works

During a sports massage the therapist uses different massage techniques which are performed on the athlete with the goal of enhancing recovery or treating pathology. The three forms of massage most frequently employed for sports injury massage are effleurage, petrissage, and deep transverse friction massage for the most effective physiological effect. The increased lymph flow may best be stimulated by deep stroking and kneading techniques at the extremities. Massage is known by all to increase the blood flow and in this context, this leads to an increased supply of oxygen and nutrients to the damaged soft tissue improving the rate of repair.

More than just repair

Not all clients who book a sports massage in Manchester are suffering from an injury, as ongoing treatments will help keep athletes at all levels in top condition and able to maximise their potential in performance by increasing their flexibility and mobility. Whether you need a pre-match massage or a post event massage to release lactic acid, we are here to help.

Frequently Asked Question

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Can I combine my treatments between the chiropractor and the massage services I usually get at Manchester Massage?

Indeed you can! The advantages are enormous for clients now that we have professionals in both disciples here in the same building.

When I come for the first time what should I expect?

We ask all clients to complete a Treatment Form so that we are aware not only of any current problems, but also any pre-existing medical conditions, GP’s details, and any concerns. Your therapist will talk you through your treatment, discuss your goals and begin on your sports massage, checking on tolerable pressures during the whole treatment.

How should I feel after my massage session?

Most people feel relaxed and at ease from any pain and tension in the muscles, with greater flexibility and motion. We advise you to drink plenty of water after your massage to help flush toxins from your blood stream. Some clients may experience some soreness after a sports massage which is expected because of the depth of the work done on the muscles, this will quickly pass.