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Welcome to Mobile Massage
Sports and Therapeutic Massage
Mobile massage Ltd comprises of a select group of independent natural health therapists who are committed to the client’s health and well-being
Massage
To a sportsperson a regular massage can mean the difference between winning, and not winning. It can give us the edge, when any more training could result in over-training – when Coke and moro’s aren’t enough. Whether your sport is a competitive one, or simply for your own personal pleasure, how you choose to recover will result in you either bouncing back or crawling out of bed the next morning. To do your best, it is essential to spend quality time on recovering. This does not imply sitting down with a cold beer but instead it means working out a schedule of recovery methods, that will help restore and maintain your body to peak physical condition. One method that can make a large difference to your rate of recovery is sports massage.
WONDERFUL
Exercise, as everyone knows, does all sorts of wonderful things for the body. Unfortunately, it also places physiological stresses on our bodies, and the greater the intensity of exercise, the greater the stress will be. It can strain and tear muscle fibres, stress joints and weaken their supports, and leave a build-up of body fluids in the tissue.
During exercise, each individual muscle fibre must be functioning correctly, in order for the muscle to perform at full strength. If the muscle is worked beyond its capacity, “micro-tears” can result. The normal reaction of the body to an injury is to attempt to heal the area by producing scar tissue. This process binds muscle fibres together to help prevent movement and therefore injury. This in turn creates muscle “spasms” which result in “knotted” muscles, which I am sure we have all experienced. Knotted muscles create a blockage in the circulation of body fluids. Oxygen and nutrients can no longer feed the muscle and waste products carried in the blood and lymph can no longer escape. This can lead to further fibrosis which can shorten the muscle, making it less efficient, more prone to injury and more painful.
“Lactic acid” is another word we’d rather not spend time thinking about. Unfortunately, it is one of the by-products of the process whereby glycogen is converted to energy. During non-strenuous activity it is carted away by the venous and lymphatic circulatory systems, but during rigorous exercise these systems may become overworked, and a “back-log” of wastes can occur. This creates an accumulation of the metabolic wastes in the tissues leading to muscle fatigue.
Don’t go throwing your shoes away yet though! Massage was designed to help your body work though all of this.
A sport’s massage incorporates various techniques in order to achieve various results. These techniques include effleurage (long, sweeping rhythmical strokes) petrissage (deep kneading) percussion, compression, deep cross fibre stroking etc. Combined together, these are some of the results:
Circulation is improved; blood flow increases bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the area, lymph flow increases, helping to eliminate a build-up of toxins and waste, muscle fibres are loosened and separated and scar tissues realigned. Contracted muscles are lengthened and flexibility increased, the rate of glycogen conversion increased, and nerve endings are soothed or stimulated. As a result, muscle power is restored to full capacity, helping to restore mobility and prevent muscle spasm and injury. It can help heal acute injuries and cure chronic injuries, and help to prevent them from occurring. It speeds recover time, increases training workload and the intensity of your performance.
Sports massage can be divided into pre- and post-event work, maintenance and restorative work, using different techniques for different purposes.
IMPORTANT
It is important to have a massage after each competition, as this is when your body will be screaming out for one the most. Try also to have a massage on a regular basis, whether weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Some guidelines to help you to recover include warming down, stretching, replacing fluids and foods, a sports massage, a swim or spa (concentrate the jets on the sore spots) and a good night’s sleep.
Make massage an important part of your training schedule and you will be amazed at the results. A sports massage cannot guarantee you first place, but it will help you achieve optimum performance for your body.
Styles
Swedish/Therapeutic
This style works on tight muscles and general tension. It relaxes the body both physically and mentally. Therapeutic massage improves the flexibility of joints and increases their range of motion and improves blood circulation.
Sports Massage
Ideal for active people with fatigued muscles, minor injuries, muscle soreness and “knotted” muscles. It promotes repair, nourishment and renews body cells, reduces the strain and discomfort of training for sports people. PNF stretching, cross fibre massage and deep tissue manipulation are some of the techniques applied.
Shiatsu Style
This is a “hands on” method of preventative health care and therapy that increases vitality, relieves fatigue and stimulates the body. Pressure is applied to key points of the body.
Osteotherapy
Structural alignment of the body through massage and gentle articulation and manipulation.
Remedial Massage
This focuses on the rehabilitation of injuries to joints or muscles. A medical diagnosis from a doctor is recommended before remedial work is carried out, and depending on the nature of the problem, a series of sessions are advisable.
Benefits
Stress is one of the number one causes of sickness and it’s a fact that everyone is subject to some form of stress in their lives. If not dealt with, stress can build up in the body and cause tightening of overworked muscles. This condition can give rise to symptoms like tiredness, headaches, backaches, lack of appetite, insomnia and other discomforts.
MASSAGE DOES THE FOLLOWING - Relieves the body of muscular stress and tension
- Improves blood circulation
- Helps to heal muscular pains and injuries faster
- Stimulates the skin and glands
- Relaxes the body both physically and mentally
- Promotes repair, nourishment and renews body cells
- Creates a feeling of well-being
- As a preventative measure, regular massage can help to minimise the onset of muscular aches and strains
- Assists in removal of deposits in tissue
- Reduces the strain and discomfort of training for sports people
- Restores mobility
- Most importantly, we personalise our massage to achieve he best results for you
Service Categories
Acupressure, Corporate Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Mobile Service Massage, Remedial Massage, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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