Choosing the best suited treatment for your goals
Sports Vs Deep Tissue
Long story short, our Sports Massages are exactly the same as Deep Tissue, but with MORE advanced techniques, similar to what physiotherapists would use. Think of sports massages with added movement, and deep tissue without the movement.
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Read below to look at the comparisons between to help you choose the correct massage.
Deep Tissue Massage
What is the purpose?
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Relieves muscle tension
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Breaks down knots/adhesions
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Reduces acute and chronic aches/pain
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Helps to manage nerve pain, such as sciatica (however it does not treat nerve related conditions - you will still need to seek a doctor for this)
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Helps to relieve symptoms from medical conditions such as fibromyalgia
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Minimises muscle spasms
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Reduces headaches
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Improves insomnia
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Increases blood flow ​
Sports Massage
What is the purpose?
​​EVERYTHING LISTED IN DEEP TISSUE and:
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Treats common muscle injuries (such as repetitive strain, sprains, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, plantar fascia, IT band syndrome, rotator cuff injuries etc.
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Strengthens weak muscles ​​
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Increases joint range
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Helps with restricted movement that is causing pain
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Improves posture
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Enhances body performance
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Promotes muscle growth
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Realigns collagen fibers
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Deep Tissue Massage
Who will benefit?
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​​​​Desk job workers
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Sedentary lifestyle habits
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Dull ache which doesn't get worse when moving the joint
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Those who already have sufficient joint range and strong muscles
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Individuals who wish to relieve symptoms of a medical condition
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Those who do not want to actively participate during the treatment (no stretches, lengthening the muscle, or applying resistance)
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Those who want to focus on releasing knots and tension
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General maintenance ​(you may not be experiencing pain or any other issues)
Sports Massage
Who will benefit?
Not just for athletes!
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​​Both active or sedentary lifestyle
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Gym buffs
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Manual/active jobs which requires constant lifting/bending - any repetitive movements. E.g gardeners, roofers, plumbers, construction work etc
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Individuals who are prone to injuries, such as strains & sprains
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Desk job workers
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Anyone who suffers from pain during joint movement e.g when rotating the head or abducting the arm​
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Anyone with joint restrictions
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Those who want to focus on releasing knots, tension as well as increasing joint range
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General maintenance ​(you may not be experiencing pain or any other issues)
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Deep Tissue
Techniques
Cross fibre frictions
Firm pressure is applied by going against the direction of the muscle fibres. Reduces scar tissue & adhesions, making it ideal for treating injuries and reducing pain
Myofascial release/connective tissue
Gentle stretching to the skin fascia and skin rolling helps to restore flexibility, and eases chronic pain. This is a great way to begin any treatment, particulary to the upper body.
Trigger point therapy
Applies deep pressure on the tender points releasing knots within the fascia. This increases flexibility and reduces pain.
Deep application techniques
In order to work the deeper layers of the muscles, pressure is applied by using forearms, knuckles, fists, elbows. Though pressure is adapted to your comfort level. ​​
Sports Massage
Techniques
EVERYTHING LISTED IN DEEP TISSUE and:
STR (Soft Tissue Release)
Precise pressure is applied to a particular muscle, then gently stretching it out. The idea is to lengthen isolated muscle groups. It improves joint range of motion, reduces pain, improves posture and helps with injuries. Physiotherapists use this technique.
MET (Muscle Energy Techniques)
MET aims to strengthen the muscles by applying resistance at the point of bind. This also helps to increase the joint range. Physiotherapist use this technique.​
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We recommend regular treatments at least once per month.