Q&As

What is massage?

Massage Therapy comes in many different forms but in general terms it is a hands on treatment, used to promote relaxation, reduce pain and improve the quality of soft tissues (muscles, connective tissue, fascia).

What are sports and remedial massage?

Sports and remedial massage use various assessments and techniques such as massage, myofascial release, muscle responses and stretching, to treat soft tissue injuries and dysfunction, reduce or manage pain, improve joint mobility, maintain healthy tissue or return tissue to a healthy state.

A session focuses on the areas which are causing you a problem or for which you want prevent injury.

Great for recovery, event preparation, injury rehab or prevention, aches and pains from day to day activities, muscle imbalance and also beneficial for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, sciatica, arthritis, anxiety or fibromyalgia.

Do I have to be ‘sporty’ to have a sports massage?

Not at all. Sports and remedial massage are suitable for anyone that has aches and pains, ongoing conditions or injuries, or just wants to maintain healthy muscles and soft tissues.

Does sports massage need to be painful to be effective?

Absolutely not!! If you have an injury, tight or dysfunctional muscle or connective tissue then there may be some tenderness or discomfort and yes, sometimes pain, but I will always work within your boundaries and tolerance. My aim is not to hurt you during a treatment – pain causes you to tense which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment and could be a sign that further damage is being done. And it’s never nice being sore for days after a massage! I hope that my clients agree that we get good results without lots of pain!

I have a medical condition, can I have a treatment?

A consultation will be carried out with every new client, to discuss medical history and current issues. Whilst it is not recommended to have massage treatments with certain serious medical conditions, you can discuss any concerns with me beforehand to check if it will be suitable, or how a treatment can be modified to be safe. In some cases, I will need confirmation from your GP or other medical team that massage is appropriate to go ahead.

Will massage fix my problem?

In some cases, one massage can resolve an issue. However, in most cases it should be seen as one tool in the kit to maintain health and manage pain or injury. Often, someone comes for a treatment after suffering with a problem for a long time, so it is not likely to be a quick fix. However, don’t despair, as I will give help and advice for homecare, such as stretching and strengthening exercises, which are other tools which can be used to resolve or improve a problem. I will also refer you on to other professionals if I feel we are not making progress, or your issue is beyond my level of expertise.