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I offer massage therapy treatments in South
Sheffield and NE Derbyshire. All equipment
is fully portable so I can visit you at your
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Massage Therapy
Massage is one of the
most ancient and simplest forms of therapy
and is a system of stroking, kneading and
pressing different areas of the body to
relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the
body.
Massage therapy does much more than create a
pleasant sensation on the skin, it also
works on the soft tissues (the muscles,
tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle
tone. Although it largely affects those
muscles just under the skin, its benefits
may also reach the deeper layers of muscle
and possibly even the organs themselves.
Treatments also stimulates blood circulation
and assists the lymphatic system (which runs
parallel to the circulatory system),
improving the elimination of waste
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Some Benefits Of Massage
Therapy:
Relaxing.
Eases tension, stiffness, and pain.
Improves circulation.
Improves breathing.
Soothing.
Healing.
Enhances well-being.
Reassuring.
The Effects of Massage Therapy:
Although a single massage treatment will be enjoyable,
the effects of massage are cumulative and a full course
of massage treatments will inevitably bring the most
benefits. Regular massage therapy can have the effect of
strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and
so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that
might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any
resulting structural weaknesses.
Therapy can stimulate or calm the nervous
system-depending upon what is required by the
individual-and thus help reduce fatigue, leaving the
receiver with a feeling of replenished energy. At its
best, massage therapy has the potential to restore the
individual physically, mentally and spiritually.
Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage involves the mobilisation and
manipulation of soft tissue structures. The different
techniques result in various benefits. It helps to
prepare athletes for competition or helps them to
maintain their bodies in optimal condition. Sports
Massage uses specific techniques to treat the stress,
tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational,
recreational or sporting activities. It comprises three
basic forms: pre-event massage, post-event massage and
maintenance massage.
The
benefits of the sports massage
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Pre-event sports massages help to warm up
the muscles by stretching them and making
them more flexible; improve circulation to
the muscles; decrease muscle tension and
produces a feeling of psychological
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Post-event massages help to loosen tired,
stiff muscles and promotes blood flow to the
muscles. One to two hours should be allowed
to pass after the event, before the massage
session, to allow the dilated blood vessels
to return to normal. Psychologically, it
promotes a sense of well-being and
relaxation, which is just what is needed
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Maintenance sports massages are usually done
once a week (especially in the case of
professional athletes), many of whom have
their own massage therapists. These massages
help to keep the athletes flexible and
provide them with some degree of pain relief
that accompanies high-level training.
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But does the occasional
or perhaps monthly sports massage offer any benefits to
average athletes? Here are some of the health benefits
of the sports massage:
Reduce the likelihood of injury during exercise.
Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation
after injury.
Ensure full range of movement and increase muscle
flexibility.
Improve postural and general body awareness.
Possible reduction in muscle pain, tension and spasm
Microstretching of muscles
Relaxation
Decreased anxiety levels
A sense of well-being and vitality
Depending on the nature of the massage, the possibility
of feeling invigorated Improved awareness of body, which
can lead to the early detection of minor problems.
The sports massage session:
The session might last for anything from 30 minutes to
an hour, depending on whether you are receiving massage
for specifics parts of your body (e.g. back and legs) or
a full body sports massage.
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