Why seek treatment
If you have pain or discomfort in your muscles, it’s important that you don’t ignore it.
Unfortunately, given the nature of muscular trauma, the problem is unlikely to go away on its own.
It may even get worse, referring pain to other muscle groups that are struggling to compensate.
And while light massage and relaxation techniques may help in the short term, they rarely treat the underlying cause or bring-about permanent relief from pain.
Sports Therapy employs specialist techniques that treat the underlying causes of muscle tension, bringing about lasting relief from your discomfort.
So don’t let tight muscles or muscular pain keep you back from fulfilling your full potential – whether on the sports field, at work or at home.
Call 078 9900 2786 or request a call-back to discuss how I can help.Understanding muscle conditions
When muscle fibres experience strain, overuse or injury, they become congested with toxic waste-products and will start to stick together, causing scarring, knots or tightness.
This congestion restricts blood circulation, thereby starving cells of the vital nutrients and oxygen required for recovery and healthy performance.
Muscles can become congested due to:
- Over-use or intense training
- Everyday use leading to general stiffness
- Incorrect postures
- Previous injury or trauma
- Under-developed or over-developed muscle
The pain you feel is a result of this congestion. It’s also a warning sign, telling you to pay attention!
Other parts of the body will begin to work harder to compensate or protect these muscle groups, and may start to feel tension or pain in other parts of your body.
Depending on the severity of your condition, congested muscles will rarely cure themselves, so it’s important that you seek the appropriate therapy.
How can sports massage and sports therapy help?
Manipulating muscles (i.e. stretching, kneading, compressing) warms them up, allowing the sports therapist to use specific techniques to separate muscle fibres and break down ‘knots’ (scarring).
Separating the fibres improves blood circulation allowing the correct amount of nutrients and oxygen to reach the cells. This is vital for recovery and keeping muscles in good condition.
The process will also release the build-up of toxins in the soft-tissue cells, improving your overall sense of well-being.
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