I don't play sports, can I still have a massage?

I recently injured myself, can I have a massage straight away?

How often should I have a massage?

What is your cancellation policy?

What should I wear to my massage session?

What are The Benefits of A Sports Massage?

I don't play sports, can I still have a massage?

Not just for the sports person...

It is not just the sports person that can benefit from massage; everyone experiences aches and pains in life, from sporting injuries to occupational & emotional stresses.

Massage is a natural therapy involving a range of techniques, in order to relieve tension, increase blood circulation, break down scar tissue, & enhance recovery.

Therefore, if you are not a sportsperson, there is no reason why you can't receive the benefits of sport & remedial massage

I recently injured myself, can I have a massage straight away?

RICE The RICE tips support the healing process of muscle injuries. All injuries should be seen by a medical practitioner, so if you are not 100% sure that it is only a minor muscle injury, you must consult one as soon as possible

Rest: when you injure a muscle you should rest it immediately from movement or load bearing. This will enable it to heal and allow fibres to begin to knit back together. If you do not rest, the torn fibres will continue to tear and cause more bleeding. Rest to avoid further damage.

Ice: apply ice within 24 - 72 hours for a maximum of 30 minutes, this can be repeated often. This will slow down blood circulation therefore reducing the amount of bleeding and in turn, swelling. Do not apply ice for too long (the skin should look pale when ice is removed, if it is red, it has been over-iced). Always use a wet cloth to protect the skin from direct contact with the ice.

Compression: this will restrict the bleeding. A firm pad can be placed on the area of the injury and be held in place with strapping (be careful to concentrate the pressure only on the injured part of the limb, and do not compress too tightly).

Elevation: when the injury is of the arm or leg, elevating the limb above the level of the torso for as long as possible can do wonders for the healing process.

Massage is most effective after 2 -3 days of the injury, once the bleeding and swelling have reduced. N.B. if these procedures do not reduce painful symptoms in 48 hours, seek medical advice .

How often should I have Sports Massage?

This depends on each individual and their reasons for massage. Sports massage can be received as often as you like, this is provided you are not suffering from any condition for which massage is contra-indicated. People often find a weekly massage helps to control their stress levels, while others find that a maintenance treatment every few weeks or even monthly works well.

What is your cancellation policy?

Where an appointment has been made, and the client fails to turn up, the full treatment fee will be payable.

If the appointment is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the treatment no fee will be incurred.

If the appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the treatment 100% of the treatment fee will be payable.

What should I wear?

There is no set dress code for sports massage. Usually, you will be asked to remove clothing from the area being treated (except for underwear). Males may prefer to wear shorts and females may feel more comfortable in bikini style underwear. Towels are used throughout the session to keep you warm and comfortable.

What Are The Benefits of A Sports Massage?

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