Northern Beaches Sport and Remedial Massage

Massage is one of the oldest healing traditions. It is proven to have therapeutic properties and is used it to treat a variety of conditions.

Massage is the application of manual techniques to the soft tissue to mobilise them to maintain flexibility. Massage is especially effective in breaking compensatory pain postures and patterns. For example, a tension headache is often self-sustaining because the pain makes the person clench the affected muscles even harder, which, in turn, creates more pain. A thorough neck and shoulder

Studies have shown that massage can be used to successfully treat a variety of disorders, including:

• anxiety
• arthritis
• back or neck pain
• soft tissue injuries
• chronic pain
• constipation
• depression
• headache
• high blood pressure
• insomnia

Benefits of massage:

One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This happens because the massage technique releases endorphins that produce feelings of wellbeing. This release of endorphins lowers levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.

Some of the physical benefits of massage include:

• reduced muscle tension
• improved circulation
• stimulation of the lymphatic system
• reduction of stress hormones
• increased joint mobility and flexibility
• improved skin tone
• speedier healing of soft tissue injuries
• heightened mental alertness
• reduced anxiety and depression

Different types of massage offered:

Therapeutic – also known as ‘Swedish’ massage. This technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve blood circulation.
Sports – is a blend of techniques that aim to enhance performance (pre-event) and help overworked muscles to recover quickly (post-event).
Lateral – suitable for people who have trouble lying face down or face up and is suitable for pregnant women.
Chair – this technique is proven to heighten mental alertness and reduce stress
Remedial – (Coming soon) encourages healing of injured soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Trigger Point – specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through isolated pressure and release.
Deep Tissue – similar to Swedish massage but the deeper pressure releases chronic muscle tension.
Postural Analysis – your posture provides a lot of information regarding the natural state of your tissues. Using postural analysis, it is possible to determine which areas of your body are under strain and which muscle groups are causing it.