Sports Massage
Sports massage is one of the oldest and most effective forms of remedial therapy.
And it’s not just for athletes – everyone can benefit:
- Muscular tension can build up in the body as a result of poor posture, lifestyle habits, repetitive tasks and emotional stress.
- Injuries can occur during everyday activities, from gardening to lifting children.
Sports massage corrects bodily imbalances by manipulating and rehabilitating muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia to reduce muscle tension, alleviate stress and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system.
Use Sports Massage to:
Support your training:
- Sports massage can be used pre-workout to help you get the most from your training and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness by preparing muscles and easing tension.
- Regular preventative sessions allow you to train more consistently by addressing areas of muscle tension or discomfort early.
- After a strong workout, muscles can become tired and experience microscopic damage that contributes to soreness. Massage can help reduce discomfort, promote relaxation, and improve local circulation, supporting recovery. It can also help improve flexibility, reduce muscle stiffness, and enhance body awareness, supporting better movement quality and comfort during training.
- At all levels of sport, massage is an important part of training and recovery as it ensures muscles are in peak condition and irons out any niggles which may develop into injuries.
Heal injury:
Chronic muscle tension or injury can be associated with pain, inflammation, and reduced range of motion. Sports massage can help reduce the discomfort of muscle soreness, while increasing flexibility, thereby speeding up the healing process.
Reduce stress and improve wellbeing:
The power of touch has many physiological benefits. Skilled massage stimulates nerve endings, reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and improves sleep – all of which accelerate recovery and support overall wellbeing. Massage can also help athletes become more aware of their body, posture, and muscle tension, which can support focus and readiness during training or competition.
In my experience, many issues can be significantly improved through soft tissue work. Massage is often most effective when combined with movement therapy, and I often prescribe corrective exercises after a session to support long-term results.
Common conditions treated:
- Strains and sprains
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Frozen shoulder
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Tennis elbow
- Runners knee
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pregnancy related hip and back pain
- Treatment after injuries and accidents
Benefits:
- Reduces muscle tension, spasms and pain
- Speeds up recovery from injuries
- Improves muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
- Prevents injury through early identification of potential problems
- Enhances training and competitive performance
- Myofascial release can dissipate scar tissue after surgery or injury
- Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves sleep
- Improves posture and general body awareness
Restore Your Core
Restore Your Core™ is a whole body exercise program. It is particularly effective for people who are experiencing issues with their core, such as diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse or back pain. It is also an excellent program for postnatal ladies who want to regain core function.
The RYC® method will retrain your core and pelvic floor muscles to be functional, reflexive, responsive and supportive to your body.
RYC® helps you learn to move better, exercise better, uncover movement compensation patterns and create new patterns of strength, mobility, length and support.
This method is for you if you
- Are experiencing a core issue such as diastasis recti or pelvic organ prolapse
- Have recurrent lower back, hip or pelvic pain
- Are postnatal and want to regain core function and strength
- Simply want to improve the strength and function of your core
- Have completed the RYC® online program and want one-to-one support for specific issues
Restore Your Core package
1. Initial 90 minute assessment:
- A comprehensive assessment of your alignment, breathing and core strategy
- A deep dive into your movement habits and compensations
2. Two further 1 hour coached sessions:
Learn how to:
- Correct your alignment and movement patterns to reduce intra-abdominal pressure
- Repattern your breathing to support ideal core and pelvic floor function
- Properly engage your deep core muscles and teach them to work reflexively throughout the day
- Educate yourself so that you can safely return to your chosen workout
Receive:
- Corrective exercises specific to your body to restore a functional core
- A progressive exercise plan in order to restore your core back to optimum strength and function
- Additional manual therapy if needed, including myofascial release or deep tissue massage to address tightness or imbalances
What My Clients Are Saying
“Thank you so much for all you’ve done to help me work on my diastasis recti and umbilical hernia issues. Your sessions and exercises have empowered me and have been life-changing on what has been a challenging postpartum journey for me. I now feel strong, fit and so much more vibrant since I’ve started working with you”
Makaela
Janey Sattentau
LSSM dip ISRM; BWY dip; CPT-RES
Contact me below to book a session
Contact Me
Kentish Town, NW5
07973 614 403
Janey@activecalm.com
