Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy
Targeted hands-on treatment for active bodies
As a Level 4 Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist, I use hands-on manual therapy to help ease muscular tension, support recovery and help you feel more comfortable in your body.
Whether you're training for a sport, recovering from an injury, dealing with the physical demands of work, or simply carrying the aches and tension of everyday life, your massage is tailored to what you need on the day.
Treatment that works with you
Sports & Remedial Massage can be useful for a range of soft-tissue problems and for maintaining your body when you're regularly active.
Depending on your needs, treatment may help to:
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ease muscular tension and discomfort
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reduce the feeling of tightness
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improve your sense of mobility and ease of movement
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support recovery following training or physical activity
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address areas that are feeling overworked or fatigued
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help you maintain your body when demands from sport, work or everyday life build up
Massage can also provide an opportunity to slow down and switch off. The effects of therapeutic touch can influence the nervous system and help you feel more relaxed, as well as addressing areas of muscular tension.
Sports massage isn't just for athletes
You don't have to be a competitive sports person to benefit from Sports & Remedial Massage.
Your body is affected by everything you do—whether that's running, cycling and strength training, working at a desk, spending long hours on your feet, or simply managing the physical demands of everyday life.
Treatment is adapted to you, your body and what you want to get out of it.
Maintenance Massage
Regular massage can be useful when you're consistently putting physical demands on your body.
Maintenance treatment can help you stay aware of areas that are becoming tight or overloaded, support your recovery and help you continue doing the activities you enjoy.
The aim isn't simply to provide a relaxing massage. It's to give your body the hands-on attention it needs to help you recover, maintain and keep moving.
Sports Massage & Persistent Pain
When someone is experiencing persistent or recurring pain, massage can sometimes be a useful part of a broader approach.
In these circumstances, I'll use massage appropriately alongside other approaches where necessary, while keeping the focus on helping you understand and manage your body rather than relying on treatment alone.
If you're looking for Sports & Remedial Massage in the Forest of Dean or Gloucestershire, get in touch to discuss what you're experiencing and how I may be able to help.
Chris Adams
Level 4 Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Email: adfitness@live.com
Tel: 07707 42926