Massage Services

Sessions can be booked for 30mins, 45mins, 1hr, 1h30 or 2h

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Indications (When to go for Sports Massage, Mobilizations, and Stretching):

• Injury Prevention: These techniques can help prevent injuries by promoting flexibility, muscle and membrane integrity, and joint mobility.
• Pain Relief: Regular massage and mobilization can reduce pain, especially for those with chronic or overuse injuries. For chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia or back pain, massage and gentle mobilizations can help alleviate muscle tension, reduce pain perception, and improve function over time.
• Arthritis (Non-Inflammatory Phases): Patients with osteoarthritis often benefit from mobilizations and light stretching, which can reduce stiffness, enhance joint lubrication, and improve overall mobility.
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: After healing from orthopedic surgeries (like ACL repair or joint replacements), mobilizations and controlled stretching help restore range of motion, prevent scar tissue build-up, and promote circulation.
• Tendinitis and Overuse Injuries: Conditions like tennis elbow, shin splints, or Achilles tendinitis can benefit from sports massage and mobilizations to promote healing, reduce adhesions, and improve soft tissue extensibility.
• Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Mobilizations and gentle massage can help relieve shoulder stiffness, improve range of motion, and manage pain associated with this condition.
• Sciatica and Low Back Pain: Massage and stretching can help relieve muscle tension, reduce nerve compression, and alleviate pain in cases of muscular tightness or mild disc issues.
• Tension Headaches and Migraines: Massage, particularly around the neck, shoulders, and head, can relieve muscle tightness, reduce stress, and alleviate headache symptoms.
• Chronic Stress and Anxiety: Sports massage can have therapeutic benefits for people with stress-related disorders by decreasing cortisol levels and improving sleep quality. Massage reduces pre-competition anxiety among athletes, as well as situational anxiety in sports settings. The psychological benefits of sports massage include improved mood, increased motivation and enhanced relaxation, which collectively help in reducing stress and anxiety.
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): While care is needed, gentle massage and stretching can help MS patients manage spasticity and stiffness, improving comfort and range of motion.
• Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy: For these neuromuscular conditions, gentle mobilizations and stretching can help reduce spasticity, increase joint flexibility, and improve the quality of movement.
• Improved Range of Motion: Mobilizations and stretching can increase joint flexibility, aiding in better overall movement.
• Reduced Muscle Tension: These methods relieve muscle tightness and spasms that can develop from rigorous training.
• Better Posture: Mobilizations can help align joints and spine and reduce muscle tension in specific areas, contributing to improved posture.
• Liposuction or bedridden: Lymphatic Drainage massage can help to reduce swelling, remove waste products from muscles and tissues, and boost the immune system.

Contraindications (When to avoid Sports Massage, Mobilizations, and Stretching):

• Acute Inflammation: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups or acute injuries (sprains, strains) should not be treated with massage or mobilizations, as they can worsen inflammation and swelling.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Massage can dislodge a blood clot, posing serious risks like pulmonary embolism. Avoid any techniques that increase circulation around affected areas.
• Open Wounds or Skin Infections: These techniques can spread bacteria or increase the risk of infection. It's important to wait until the skin is healed before any massage or mobilization.
• Bone Fractures: Mobilizing or stretching near fractures may delay healing, and even subtle pressures can aggravate the injury, potentially worsening misalignment or causing pain.
• Severe Osteoporosis: Applying force through massage or mobilizations on weakened bones can lead to fractures, even with gentle pressure, due to the fragility of bones in osteoporotic patients.
• Cancer (Active Tumors): Massaging areas with active cancer or tumors may potentially spread cancer cells. Consult with an oncologist before considering massage around these areas.
• Advanced Diabetes: Poor blood circulation in diabetic individuals can lead to nerve damage, making massage or mobilization potentially harmful. They may also have slower healing responses, which increases risk.
• Varicose Veins: Massaging or mobilizing areas with prominent varicose veins can cause pain, swelling, or even rupture veins, increasing the risk of bleeding or infection.
• Cardiovascular Conditions: Severe hypertension, heart disease, and similar conditions can be exacerbated by the circulatory and blood pressure effects of massage and stretching.
• Acute Muscle or Joint Infections: Conditions like septic arthritis or cellulitis require prompt medical treatment, and any physical manipulation can spread the infection and worsen symptoms.