About Sports Massage
Sports massage involves the professional application of traditional massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement. It is beneficial for people who participate in regular physical activity, and for people experiencing muscular aches and pains. A sports massage treatment includes a varied amount of pressure, ranging from light to firm depending on the individual needs of the patient. Sports massage isn’t painful, it will leave you feeling relaxed, revived and recovered.
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Helen Gaston Sports Massage Therapist
Hi, my name is Helen Gaston, I specialise in sports massage treatment including sports, remedial, deep tissue and pregnancy massage techniques. I’ve gained many years experience helping sports people, office workers, expecting mums and people seeking massage therapy for optimal health, relaxation and well-being. I provide massage therapy for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, and I’m great at making you feel relaxed and comfortable if you’re nervous, unsure or new to massage therapy. I hold a professional diploma in sports massage, and I’m a member of the Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council and Sports Massage Association.
My Sports Massage Treatments
Our sports massage therapist provides sports, remedial, deep tissue and pregnancy techniques
Sports Massage
Sports massage involves a range of massage and stretching techniques that can be relaxing or invigorating depending on the aim of the treatment. Light to firm pressure is typically used in sports massage. This type of massage is beneficial for muscular aches and pains, as well as general health, relaxation and recovery.
- £52 per 60 minutes
- With Helen Gaston
- Pressure: Medium – Firm
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is an aspect of sports massage. It involves a range of techniques to achieve relaxation of both body and mind. The pressure used in remedial massage varies from light to firm depending upon your preferences. This type of massage is beneficial for tired, aching muscles from work, posture and stress.
- £52 per 60 minutes
- With Helen Gaston
- Pressure: Light – Firm
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage involves the use of slow, deep pressure applied to restrictions within muscles and fascia. Deep tissue massage is another aspect of sports massage. It is beneficial for aches and pains that haven’t responded to lighter types of massage, and leaves you feeling relaxed, revived and recovered.
- £52 per 60 minutes
- With Helen Gaston
- Pressure: Firm
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage involves the use of traditional massage techniques, utilising specific positions and techniques to ease muscular pain and tension during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage is a safe form of treatment for both mum and baby, and leaves you feeling relaxed, relieved and ready for a good nights sleep.
- £52 per 60 minutes
- With Helen Gaston
- Pressure: Light – Medium
Sports Massage Techniques
Sports massage involves the professional application of traditional massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement. All of these techniques can be applied superficially or deep depending on the aim of treatment. Click to find out more.
How Can Sports Massage Help You?
Sports massage can help you overcome these common aches and pains
LOW BACK PAIN
Sports massage can ease non-specific low back pain by releasing tension in the lumbar paraspinal muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your lumbar spine.
NECK PAIN
Sports massage can ease uncomplicated neck pain by releasing tension in your cervical paraspinal muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your cervical spine.
SHOULDER PAIN
Sports massage can ease shoulder pain by releasing tension in your thoracic paraspinal muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your thoracic spine and scapula.
KNEE PAIN
Sports massage can ease knee pain by releasing tension in your quadricep and hamstring muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your patellofemoral joint.
HIP & GROIN PAIN
Sports massage can ease hip and groin pain by releasing tension in your quadratus lumborum and gluteal muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your sacroiliac joint.
ANKLE & FOOT PAIN
Sports massage can ease ankle and foot pain by releasing tension in your gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Tension in these muscles can reduce mobility of your tibiotalar joint.
Sports Massage Benefits
Sports Massage provides many health benefits, including physiological benefits for the body and physcological benefits for the mind. Benefits for the body include easing muscular tension and improving blood and lymph circulation. Benefits for the mind include a notable reduction in stress and tension during and after treatment. Sports massage should become a regime for everybody who likes to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Sports Massage FAQ’s
People are often unsure what to expect from sports massage, especially when seeking treatment for the first time. Below we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions we receive about sports massage – we hope you find it helpful. However, if you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
