Sport Massage in Pontypool

Sports massage in Pontypool - Pontypool is a hilly area, so obviously there are a lot of runners, cyclist, hills walkers as well as there are clubs like Pont-y-pwl & District Runners or Pontypool Phoenix Runners, Torfaen Triathlon Club and PRCC -Pontypool Road Cycling Club.

Peoples are more physically active, require more stamina and muscle work. This also, can be the reason for your muscle injuries and strains and overworked muscles that would benefit from some TLC. For this, we offer you the sports massage in Pontypool and you should know about its benefits.

Sports Massage in Pontypool and its benefits?

• Sports massage is the mixture of Swedish massage, stretching, deep tissue, trigger points, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and much more.

• This massage has been specially design not only for athletes, dancers, players, sport enthusiasts but also people who more physically active.

At three specific times, this massage is given to the athletes:

In between workouts-

• Because of lactic acid build up. Lactic acid is a natural bio product which released from the muscles during physical or hard exercise or activity called - delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This acid causes you muscle tension or pain. This lactic acid needs to be excreted out from the body, so sports massage is the answer.

Post race massage

Before / Pre-event

• Sports massage is given before any competition to boost up your nerves and to prepare your body for more physical activities. Passive stretching that therapist do in the session will help you to warm up and to provide flexibility to your joints. Increase the circulation of blood to the muscles to allow them to be flushed and oxygenated.

After / Post-event

• Sports massage is given after the competition for relaxation and calmness of the muscles because of lactic acids built up during the exercise, it is needed to be worked out so it not causing muscle pain. To calm down blood pressure, heart-beat and the level of adrenaline rush. Help you to lose stiffness of your muscles, help with mobility of your joints.

Benefits - Sports Massage in Pontypool

1. Reduces muscle tension and pain.

2. Also help you for the relaxation of the muscles.

3. It helps in to increase the range of motion.

4. Prevents injuries.

5. Helps you to increase the body flexibility and mobility.

6. Will help to improve recovery.

7. It will help you to increase the development of the powerhouse of the cell; 'Mitochondria'. More mitochondria, more energy. Simples!

8. Help to control anxiety and stress from the race.

Sports Massage Techniques

Sports massage includes different techniques for the different parts of the body.

It's of 5 type -

Effleurage -

1. This is an initiative massage; it is given before deep massage.

2. It warms up your muscle tissues which is necessary to prepare your body for deep massage.

Petrissage

1. Massage is of kneading type in which palms and knuckles are used.

2. Kneading, Wringing, Lifting, and Skin - Muscle rolling techniques are included in this.

Myofascial Releases

1. Technique of massage; mainly it is used to help with fascial restriction.

2. This massage is given slowly because in this we try to "melt" the fascia so it can move and glide better.

Trigger Point

1. In every muscle, there is a sensitive points, trigger point (muscle knots).

2. On this point, we apply pressure until it trigger point is release and .

Soft Tissue Release

1. Soft tissue release (or STR) is a technique of assisted stretching of muscle fibres, tendon and fascia.

2. STR involves repeatedly and quickly stretching small areas of the soft tissue.

3. Precise pressure is applied to part of the muscle which is then moved to achieve a very specific stretch.

Why you should choose Move Free Pontypool Therapy?

I am offering holistic massage therapy, sport & Remedial massage therapy, spinal manipulation therapy, medical acupuncture, mobilisation - stretching session, appointments of varying lengths including:

• 30 min

• 60 mins

• 90 mins

• 120 mins

At Move Free Pontypool Therapy

You receive a full and initial through consultation, We take a complete medical history including any previous treatment you have received. When your therapist has completed their examination they will discuss your treatment plan.

Summary

A sports massage is highly used to treat musculoskeletal injuries, increase muscle condition and flexibility. There are a wide range of techniques used in sports massage. Our massage therapist at Move Free Pontypool Therapy can use appropriate techniques in relation to individual needs. A sports massage is used on many occasions including, pre event, post event, as part of a training programme and to treat tight muscles. A sports massage is a beneficial treat to help treat and reduce many conditions. By receiving a sports massage at Move Free Pontypool Therapy we can help decrease pain, increase muscle flexibility, improve recovery after injury, maximise performance and prevent injuries from occurring.

To arrange a sports massage treatment at Move Free Pontypool Therapy please e-mail us at MoveFreePontypool@gmail.com or call us on 07922278249

How can I arrange a sports massage?

The easiest way to arrange a sports massage with us at Move Free Pontypool Therapy is to email us at MoveFreePontypool@gmail.com or call us on 07922278249.

Alternatively if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

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