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John Smith of JSR Core Fitness - Personal training and fitness, Sports Massage Therapy, injury rehabilitation, nutrition and health advice in Sheffield, Penistone, Barnsley, Doncaster and rotherhamJohn Smith

Sports Massage Therapist & Personal Trainer
Dip.PT - Dip.SMT - Cert.FCFI - Cert.FTA - Cert.SMT

Tel: 07930 487 789 or 01226 762488
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Sports/deep tissue massage therapy

There are numerous benefits attached to a Sports / Deep Tissue Massage:

  • Boosts the immune system through stimulation of T Cell production
  • Nourishes the skin
  • Improves lymph and blood circulation thereby improving bone nutrition and repairs
  • Aids joint mobility
  • Helps posture
  • Mechanically stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments which can not be achieved through active stretching alone
  • Encourages better flexibility
  • Discourages the formation of scar tissue
  • Encourages relaxation allowing the body to function more efficiently
  • Helps remove metabolic waste from the body
  • Increases muscle tone

Massage, applied skilfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

Regular sports massages every 4 to 12 weeks can indicate areas that need special attention to keep muscles in good working order and at their peak

How is sports massage different from other types of therapeutic massage?

Sports Massage Therapy is a blend of Swedish massage and Shiatsu specifically designed to cater for musculo-skeletal injuries. Depending on the needs of the individual or athlete, a variety of techniques are used including classic Swedish strokes, cross-fibre friction, pressure-point work, and joint mobilization.

There are three main techniques of massage, namely effleurage, petrissage and frictions. Most of the massage techniques ensure the main pressure is directed towards the heart to increase the venous and lymphatic flow. While effleurage is a preparatory background stroke, petrissage allows detailed work on the body in releasing tension followed by friction.

The benefits of Sports Massage Therapy impact on the physical, physiological and psychological levels. A state of well being is achieved only when all the three aspects are in balance.