Sports massage is a combination of several techniques that relieve muscle tension and strain. It’s one of the most effective methods of preventing injuries or speeding up the therapy. Many athletes and experts consider sports massage an important part of an overall training regimen for both professionals and amateurs.

Depending on the athlete’s sports discipline, some groups of muscles are exposed to a large degree of stress and use, usually repetitive. That’s why at Physio Relief, we tailor our sports massage to fit the specific needs of each patient.

Sports massage has multiple positive effects. They are particularly important and beneficial for people who follow a training regimen or work out regularly.

• Improved circulation. Massage increases blood flow, which maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen to tissues. That’s crucial for helping your body rebuild itself.
• Improved range of motion and muscle flexibility. This results in increased power and performance.
• Shorter recovery time between workouts. Waste products such as lactic and carbonic acid build up in muscles after exercise. Sports massage helps to eliminate toxic debris and shorten recovery time.
• No overtraining. Massage deeply relaxes the muscles, preventing overtraining syndrome, which has a limiting effect on muscle building.
• Injury prevention. Stronger connective tissue, improved circulation, lack of waste products and well-rested muscles during training sessions reduce the risk of injury.
• Injury therapy. All of the above, apart from preventing health problems, help tissue repair and minimize recovery time after injury.

You can book an appointment at any time, including afternoons and weekends. Book online or give us a call at 020 8126 7766.