Sports massage specifics

RUNNERS

Modern runners tend to train, harder for longer periods, this of course naturally creates trauma within the runners body with repeated stress, shock and vibration, connective tissue often becomes severely inflamed, muscles remain in a semi-contracted state even after the run/training is completed, This can often to lead to chronic long term injuries which can of course have a negative impact on training, sometimes leading to an early retirement from the sport itself.

Sport Massage encourages the muscles to relax-lengthen, joints & tendons to de-stress & mobilize helping athletes to an active recovery 

 A1 Sports Massage  focuses on your: Feet, calves, shins, quadriceps, iliotibial band, hamstrings, gluteal region, lower and upper back.

CYCLISTS

As cyclists are in a constant bent over position, the neck, shoulder region are under extreme state of tension and stress. Also associated aches and pains with cycling such as: Numbness in the hands and forearms, stiff upper and lower back, gluteal region, feet and legs.

A1 Sports Massage focuses on your: Neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, quadriceps, iliotibial band, gluteal region, hamstrings, calves and feet.

GOLFERS

Power comes from a combination of the body twisting around a slightly moving pivot point, and the arms and hands swinging up and around on the backswing, and then down and around in the forward swing. All of which occurs in the space of about a second..In golf power comes from the hips

A1 Sports Massage will focus on your Hands, Forearms, shoulders, feet, gluteal and the lower back region.

WEIGHT LIFTERS/BODY SCULPTORS

The physical effects of massage therapy can greatly improve a weightlifter's health and lifestyle by alleviating pain and reducing potential for injury in several ways. The ultimate impact of sports massage therapy is to increase the health of the body's internal tissues by improving circulation of blood and nutrients, while simultaneously removing toxins. 

A1 Sports Massage would recommend a full body massage as part of your weekly maintenance.

BOWLERS

Common causes of injuries are falls, overexertion, repetitive bowling movements and being struck by a bowl. Fall injuries usually occur when a player either falls backwards over a bowl; steps forward over the ditch, rather than sideways when crossing onto the green; or delivers a bowl with incorrect balance.

The most common types of injuries are fractures, sprains and strains. Injuries to the hip, thigh, knee and lower leg are most common.

A1 Sports Massage would focus on your: hands, forearms, shoulders, upper/lower back, legs, calves and neck.

Gymnasts

A young gymnasts muscles can often get shorter and develop collagen, scar tissue build up and adhesion from the enormous amounts of stress placed on their bodies. It greatly reduces a natural range of motion and can lead to injuries.

 A1 Sports Massage would recommend  Full Body Relaxation massage once a week massage combined with stretching. For Gymnasts who do more floor work therefore using the lower body more.. the massage session would concentrate on legs, feet and lower back.

CLIMBERS

In rock climbing, exceptional stress can be exerted your upper body muscles from the almost constant use of the arms, shoulders and hands. 

A1 Sports Massage recommends regular massage to prevent over use injuries.We will focus on your; arms, hands, chest, neck, shoulders, upper back and your feet.

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Maintain Your Peak Performance and Active Recovery With A1 Sports Massage.

Runners 

Modern runners tend to train, harder for longer periods, this of course naturally creates trauma within the runners body with repeated stress, shock and vibration, connective tissue often becomes severely inflamed, muscles remain in a semi-contracted state even after the run/training is completed, This can often to lead to chronic long term injuries which can of course have a negative impact on training, sometimes leading to an early retirement from the sport itself.

Sport Massage encourages the muscles to relax-lengthen, joints & tendons to de-stress & mobilize helping athletes to an active recovery 

 A1 Sports Massage  focuses on your: Feet, calves, shins, quadriceps, iliotibial band, hamstrings, gluteal region, lower and upper back.

Field & Court Sports

The demands on the body are similar to those on runners, however additional considerations too encourage recovery, or to prepare the muscles for additional effort.

Massage should be an integral part of you training routine. The demands on the body are similar to those on runners but with additional considerations and extra attention from the Massage Therapist to encourage recovery, and to prepare the muscles for additional effort according to the clients indication.

 A1 Sports Massage focuses on your: Feet, arms, quadriceps, iliotibal band, hamstrings, buttocks, lower back, neck, chest.

Surfers

As with cyclists,surfers stabilize themselves with their legs. They also use their feet to workout, so massage of the entire lower body is very useful. along with the deltoid, pectorals while the neck and lower back are hyper extended.

A1 Sports Massage Will concentrate on your; calves, buttocks, quadriceps, feet, neck shoulders, and arms.

KayakERS/rowers

Paddlers can experience overuse injuries of tendons in the hands, wrists, shoulders and forearms. Treating with massage the entire body will encourage recovery of the muscular system as a whole.

A1 Sports Massage Will concentrate on your; hands, forearms, shoulders, back, neck, chest.