SPORTS MASSAGE

All our Sports Massage Therapists have completed training to a Level 5 standard; this is the highest qualification you can achieve as a Sports Massage Therapist. They have the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical knowledge required to perform massage as a therapeutic treatment.

Our Sports Massage Therapists continually work on expanding their knowledge and skills, attending regular in-house and external CPD events and training.

It is important to appreciate sports massage is delivered with therapy rather than relaxation in mind.

You will be required to complete a case history with your sports massage therapist before treatment begins. This usually takes 10 – 15 minutes, so bear this in mind if this is your first appointment as it will take a little longer than a follow-up/returning appointment. Your therapist will do some assessments on the target areas and then begin treatment.

Sports Massage is a dynamic therapy. Be prepared to move around, change positions and work with your therapist in the session. Your therapist will need feedback and ask questions to better understand the problem.

If you are including Sports Massage into your training cycle or as part of a wider treatment plan involving other specialisms your therapist will discuss how to achieve your goals at the end of the session.

We offer both 30 minute and 60 minute appointments at Tottenham Hale Osteopaths. We recommend that the first time you visit the clinic you book 60 minutes to enable the therapist to take a case history and have plenty of treatment time.

The length of time will depend on the area(s) of focus and what you aim to get out of the session. If you are unsure please contact us prior to booking and we would be happy to discuss this with you.

It is advisable to wait 24 hours after treatment before training again. You may find some post-treatment soreness. However, Sports Massage is a great addition to any recovery day.

A pre race or post race massage can be a valuable addition to the final stages of your training plan.

A pre race massage is best 1-2 days before your race day to ensure there is no post treatment soreness or heaviness that can impact performance. It is an opportunity to have some niggles attended to but save the deep, firm soft tissue work for after the race.

The timing of your post race massage will depend on the level of soreness you feel. It is advisable to book your massage no earlier than 24-48 hours post race. The aim of this is to aid recovery. Talk with your therapist beforehand about any pain or injury you sustained competing to help guide an effective treatment.