A Brief Introduction

Peer is our resident Massage Therapist and Reflexologist at The Chiropractic Clinic. Peer is of course fully registered with the Sports Massage Association (SMA) and Association of Reflexologists (MAR). Peer has a particular interest in Sports Injuries, and is able to use the ‘No Hands Massage’ technique, where mostly forearms are used (as opposed to the hands) in long strokes resulting in a very deep tissue massage. Peer brings a wealth of experience to the team at the The Chiropractic Clinic in Chester.



Monday, 25 January 2010

What is Sports Massage?

Sports Massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body eg.muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Sports massage is tailored to each individual's needs to positively enhance ones ability to perform.

BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE.

- improve circulation & lymphatic flow
- sedate or stimulate nerve endings
- increase or decrease muscle length
- assist in mental preparation for sporting participation
- assist in the removal of metabolic waste
- increase or decrease muscle tone
- remodel scar tissue when required

Sports massage can be beneficial at various stages of participation, for example:

- the conditioning / training phase
- inter competition
- post travel
- injury recovery
- pre competition
- post competition
- injury prevention

Peer will be able to identify anyone for whom sports massage would be ill-advised or detrimental to their short or long-terrm, well being. They will assess each individual and provide the appropriate massage techniques, and advice on alternative action if required.

Sports Massage can help you to perform better, and cut down recovery time by 50%

Sports massage has made huge advances in recent years. No longer is it the preserve of professional athletes and sports people. More and more people who take part in sport at all levels are seeking treatment to prevent injury and to reduce fatigue following training.

It increases blood circulation, removes muscle waste and restores nutrition. It promotes relaxation and well being having both physical and psychological benefits.

Sports massage can considerably speed up your recovery time from training and therefore increase the quality of your training.

A Sports Massage practitioner can identify potential problems at an early stage, and as a result, undertake preventative treatment, and offer relevant training advice. You may also be made aware of areas of tension, previously unknown to you.

Whatever your level of participation in sport is, a sports massage can greatly improve your personal performance.
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