Treatment Information
Sports Massage and Remedial Massage
‘Sports massage is deep soft tissue massage which can be applied to specific problem areas & injuries, or to generally prevent the build-up of aching & stiffness’.
Who will do my Sports Massage?
At Head2Toe Physio clinics we know that what our Physiotherapists do best is ‘Physiotherapy’. They are all degree qualified, chartered and state registered Physiotherapists. The amazing thing, plenty of our awesome Physiotherapists are also trained Sports Massage therapists too.
We wanted to offer our patients high quality assessment and massage to complement our Physiotherapy and set about appointing a Sports Massage team. We have a great team of Physiotherapists and Sports Massage Therapists. Alex Pembridge and Evie Spreadbury at Dorking/ Leatherhead, Alex Pembridge at Crawley. We also have dedicated sports massage therapists who we work closely with at Leatherhead, Annie Ladd, Hilary Livesey, Anna Curtis.
What does Sports Massage do?
- Prevents & manages injuries
- Reduce recovery time
- Improves circulation
- Releases muscular tension and aids relaxation
- Increases flexibility
- Improves self-awareness
- Relieves pain, stiffness & tension headaches
- Detect and treat minor soft tissue problems
- Relieve tension and tiredness, relaxing the body
What Sports Injuries can Sports Massage help?
- sprains, strains
- Achilles tendonitis
- Runners’ knee
- shin splints
- Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Piriformis syndrome
- General muscle tightness
I’m not a Sportsperson. How can I benefit from Massage?
Muscle tension can affect anyone. Massage can offer help to those who suffer from back, neck or shoulder pain which may be brought on by decorating, gardening or even driving.
Many postural problems occur as a result of sedentary activities such as sitting at a computer all day. These problems can be treated in the same way as those of an active sportsperson.
Repetitive strain injury, whiplash, frozen shoulder, headache, migraine, stiff neck & backache can all be relieved with deep tissue massage. Stress & tiredness are also common problems that can be alleviated.
We work with our clients to identify these imbalances, releasing the tension built up using various massage and fascial release techniques plus recommending a plan of massage and self help exercises to strengthen and stretch going forward so you’re not on our couches every week (unless by choice!)
You can book a Sports Massage appointment online at Dorking, Leatherhead or Crawley here.
If you’d rather call us to book, please contact 01306 876072 or 01293 535884
If you’d prefer to email us you can email admin@head2toephysio.co.uk
Our frequently asked questions about Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to address the unique needs of athletes. It focuses on enhancing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and aiding in the recovery process. Unlike regular massage, it often incorporates techniques specific to sports-related issues.
The ideal timing can vary, but many athletes benefit from a sports massage either before an event to enhance performance or after to aid in recovery. It can also be incorporated into regular training schedules to prevent injuries and maintain optimal muscle health.
Sports massage offers benefits such as improved flexibility, reduced muscle tension, enhanced circulation, faster recovery from workouts or competitions, and prevention of injuries related to repetitive movements.
