Sports Massage in Essex
If you have suffered an injury during sport or exercise, sports massage can help alleviate discomfort and aid repair of the damaged tissues. Sports massage can also help to prevent injuries as it relieves the tension in your body's muscular system and soft tissues which when left untreated can lead to injury. Regular sports massage helps to maintain your performance whatever your chosen sport or exercise regime.
For a Free Sports Massage Telephone Consultation call 07904 240039.
Sports Massage is not just for sports people
You don't have specifically be a sports person, for example a member of a football or rugby team, to benefit from sports massage. Anyone that has a physically demanding job, regularly goes to the gym or goes running will benefit from sports massage. Even if you are in a high pressure desk job, sports massage can help you to relax and reduce the stress associated with your work.
How Sports Massage Different from 'Ordinary' Massage
Sports massage uses elements of Swedish Massage which results in an intense, relaxing deep tissue massage. A typical sports massage will include:
- Trigger Pointing
- Stretching
- Compression
- Toning, and
- Friction
Sports Massage Benefits
Sports massage can be of particular benefit to:
- Athletes
- Rugby players
- Football players
- Hockey Players
- Tennis players
- Cricket players
- Netball players
Regular sports massage can help to maintain sports performance and prevent injuries caused through the build up of tension and stress within the muscular system and the soft tissues of the body. Marise Franklin has extensive anatomical knowledge and is able to focus treatment on specific muscle groups and her experience gives her a thorough understanding of preventional treatment for all athletes and sports people.
If you have a specific event, Marise Franklin can provide effective sports massage prior to and after your event. Before your event your treatment can be designed for your event-specific requirements. After your event, your sports massage treatment will be focused on realigning muscle fibres and reducing lactic acid build up associated with exertion and improve your body's recovery, reducing the risk of injury.