What happens in a Sports Massage session?

You can expect to be asked for your medical history, along with the story of your injury, as well as any fitness goals or up-coming competitions. You will usually keep your sports kit or underwear on and the assessment includes postural analysis, an assessment of your muscle tissue and range of movement. The massage will be different depending on the goal.

• Preparation for events - this light, fast paced massage will supplement your warm-up and help you get focused for your event. This will take between 10 and 20 minutes.
• Maintenance - massage in between training to improve muscle tone and flexibility in tight muscle groups which helps to prevent injuries. This takes 30 minutes to an hour.
• Recovery after performance - this slow, calming treatment with long strokes reduces spasm and metabolic build-up and helps to bring you down from the high of performance. It takes 15-20 minutes.
• Healing after injury due to overuse - specific treatment for affected areas. This takes 30 minutes to an hour.