Sports Massage

Sports Massage Therapists at Training Points are qualified to assess local injuries, allowing, us to perform the appropriate massage techniques.

Massage increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscle fibres, thereby enhancing repair in addition, massage will aid the drainage of waste products, and can minimise the negative effects of scar tissue by correcting alignment. Sports Massage will benefit those with long term or short term injuries, with the added benefit of aiding relaxation.

The benefits of Sports Massage

• Improved tissue conditions will reduce muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue
• Increased flexibility and range of movement
• Balance between muscle groups will improve
• Greater postural awareness will develop

The psychological benefits

• Sports Massage can affect the mental state by either stimulating or reducing the level of stress
• Effective in reducing anxiety and will provide an overall feeling of well-being

The physiological benefits

• Stimulated circulation, aiding in the decongestion of tissues and reducing blood viscosity
• Sports Massage increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscle and skin tissue
• Increases the flexibility of the muscle and skin tissue, increases the range of movement
• Removes cellulite and improves skin condition
• Stimulates the Lymphatic system, aiding the reduction of swollen tissue (oedema)