Deep Tissue & Sports Massage Therapies, Poole

Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress and for conveying compassion and support. Healers throughout time and throughout the world have instinctively and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic massage techniques using touch. Many are still in use today and with good reason. In an age of the modern 100 mile an hour living with technical and at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and holistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Deep Tissue Massage

Are you looking for a massage focussing on specific areas of dysfunction and discomfort? Deep Tissue Massage is the one.

Deep Tissue Massage is one of the techniques of Sports Massage. While Sports Massage is more holistic, Deep Tissue Massage focuses mainly on identifying and addressing specific areas of dysfunction and discomfort. It aims to release and relieve tension throughout the muscular and fascial network and keep muscles in optimal conditions. The focus is on the deeper layers of muscle and fascia where chronic restriction can disrupt correct muscle performance, health and range of motion.

Many common problems can be greatly assisted with the application of deep tissue work. These issues may be due to over-use syndromes, poor posture or simply fatigue.

There are some misconceptions associated with Deep Tissue Massage. “Deep” is NOT the same as “hard”. Deep tissue work is achieved by sinking down through the varying layers of skin, adipose tissue, fascia and muscle until the therapist reaches the level they intend to treat. The primary intention is to reduce pain and discomfort and evoke the relaxation response. This approach is far removed from “no pain, no gain” motif. Inflicting pain would prove counter-productive as the muscles shorten in a protective response to the overstimulation of the muscle receptors. There is no need to worry because Deep Tissue Massage does not mean an uncomfortable painful experience.

Sports Massage

Do you have a stiff neck, sore back, shoulders, arms or legs, and are you looking for a relief from the body tension? Let's try a Sports Massage.

Sports Massage is a form of rehabilitative therapy which involves manipulating the soft tissue of the body (skin, fascia, muscles, tendons and ligaments) in order to promote recovery, reduce inflammation and limit the further risk of injury.

It is used to promote balance within these soft tissues so that they can function optimally. The body's soft tissues can become dysfunctional for a variety of reasons including injury, trauma, strenuous exercise or repetitive movements. Sports massage techniques release and soften both stiff and knotted muscles, so that the body can start the natural process of healing.

It is an appropriate form of massage therapy for many clients – athletes, but also people not undertaking any form of consistent exercise. For instance, clients sitting at a desk for long periods of time, or those working on low work surfaces, will also require the somewhat more specific tissue selection in treatment approach associated with a Sports Massage.

The first Sports Massage session starts with an initial consultation/assessment to gain important information about your body and your expectations which can help to tailor your massage treatment. During the massage, the therapist will also use some techniques from Thai Massage and Ayurvedic Massage to give you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of each style.

Tailor Made Massage

Tailor Made to your body - Your massage - your way! This massage can be scripted by you, depending on what you need, legs, back or full body, It's your choice. The therapist can use sports, deep tissue and/or relaxing massage techniques. The choice is yours...

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