Deep Tissue and Sports Massage in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
We are lucky enough to regularly have Matt Olson of Process Therapy down taking care of all our sports therapy and sports massage needs. Matt has done great work with allot of our members both with pre-habilitation and rehabilitation, we can’t recommend his work highly enough.
What is Deep Tissue and Sports Massage?
Deep tissue and sports massage is a form of massage therapy that works into the sub-layers and fascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles). It works into the deeper layers of the tissue realigning muscles. It is of great use for chronic aches and pains that might come from previous injury or poor posture such as sitting at a desk.
How Does It Work?
Over time adhesions can form as a result of chronic muscle tension or injury in tendons, ligaments and muscles. This adhesion can cause several problems such as disrupted circulation, reduced range of motion, inflammation and pain.
Deep Tissue Massage works by breaking down these adhesions in order to restore normal range of motion and reduce pain. This is done by applying firm, concentrated pressure in order to reach the deeper tissue. For this to work best muscles should be as relaxed as possible in order for the deeper musculature to be reached.
Does Deep Tissue Massage Hurt?
Most people will find there is some discomfort during the session. This will be discussed throughout the session in order to not exceed what is within your comfort range and isolate effected areas.
There can be muscle soreness the following day to a sports massage, similar to that following rigorous exercise. Advice for this will be given through the session along with any recommended stretches or movements for rehabilitation.
Benefits of Deep Tissue and Sports Massage
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:
- Chronic pain
- Lower back pain
- Limited mobility
- Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
- Repetitive strain injury
- Postural problems
- Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
- Sciatica
- Piriformis syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Muscle tension or spasm
- After a workout or bodybuilding
Process Therapy Services offered are:
Sports Therapy
Sports Massage
Fitness training programmes
Preparation for sports training and competition
Recovery from sport and competition
Fitness evaluation and monitoring
Postural, biomechanical and gait assessment
Kinesiology taping
Injury prevention
Trigger point therapy
Injury treatment and rehabilitation
Myofascial release
Nutritional advice
Relaxation and well-being.
The treatments on offer are not exclusively for sports oriented clients with some of the most profound results being experienced by non-athletes.
How do I get in touch?
If you want to book in with Matt drop us a message or contact him direct on his mobile 07876232829 or through www.process-therapy.com
He is also based over in Liverpool and you’ll be able to find him at
www.liverpoolvaletudo.com and www.nolimitsliverpool.com
