Why sports massage? Don’t you need to be an athlete?

The purpose of a sports massage is to reduce stress and tension that can build up in the muscles after physical activity.  

Soft tissue injuries can happen when a muscle is overworked.    

Massage works to break up the tension so the muscle can heal and function properly.  

Regular Massage can prevent injury maintain and increase flexibility to optimally support your body before taking on a physically demanding task such as running. 

Whether you’re an athlete, a manual laborer, a busy mum, have a desk job, go to the gym a couple times a week, or regularly run, sports massage can help you with those little niggles.  

You do not have to suffer through the pain until it goes away or gets worse because if you exercise through the pain without assessment you'll use compensatory muscles which may affect your posture and could lead to further imbalances. 

If you have an injury massage will aim to speed up the healing process concentrating on reducing the tension around the injury.  

Massage will also relieve the stress pain causes, allowing for improved sleep quality and a boost for the immune system. 

Often times with muscle pain resting it for too long can create other problems, but by getting a massage you can actively help repair a muscle early on. 

When you come in for a initial sports massage at Kate Campbell Fitness we will take a full history, look at your posture, your daily activities and your lifestyle before we massage.  

Following your massage you’ll receive relevant stretches and exercises to heal strengthen and improve muscles for further activity.  

Follow up 30 min massages are highly recommended.

Or why not buy a voucher to give a massage for Christmas? Simply get in touch on 0114 236 2129.