Treatments

Introduction

All of our massage techniques can be drawn upon to provide you with the massage that you want. And if you’re not sure what you want? Don’t worry, you’re in our experienced hands, and we will quickly get a feel of what is ‘right’. Your massage is all about you and what is right for you – so please don’t ever feel like you have to put up with pressure that is too heavy, or too light!

Sports Massage

Many people presume that sports massage is solely for sports people – it is not! Sports massage is for anyone who desires a deep massage that really works the muscles. It’s invaluable to athletes who need pre and post event work – either relaxing or invigorating the muscles in preparation for a competition, and then afterwards flushing them out – helping the sore muscles detoxify, realign and heal in preparation for the next bout of action.

For those who don’t play sports but perhaps work in an office environment, sitting in the same position for long periods, or carrying out repetitive tasks, sports massage is ideal. It is extremely effective for loosening tight muscles and refreshing aching limbs.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage is a massage technique that provides a remedy to muscular dysfunction. It separates scar tissue and realigns muscle tissue, with an aim to restore the body to a pain free, balanced state. It uses such techniques as Soft Tissue Release (STR) Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Sometimes Remedial massage can be a little uncomfortable, but only in a way that you will instinctively know is beneficial. At City Sports Massage you are never taken beyond your limit and are encouraged to communicate freely.

We strongly encourage body awareness and self-treatment - by teaching stretching techniques that can be used outside of clinic time and focusing on investigating, and if necessary changing habits that are causing muscular distress. This maximises the effect of the treatment, making it more worthwhile for your body and more cost effective for your wallet.

Pregnancy Massage
(Prenatal Massage)

You might be feeling bloated, achy, bad tempered and overweight, and any attempts to treat you like a cosseted ‘yummy mummy’ would likely be met with a stern look. So we’ll talk to you like a normal person, and we’ll treat you like anyone else too—with the utmost care, consideration and communication.

You might have found difficulty getting massage that is deep tissue if you’re pregnant. At City Sports Massage we listen to you. If you want deep tissue massage during pregnancy, you’ll get deep tissue massage during pregnancy. And we'll make sure it's a safe one.

We incorporate many of the techniques of sports, remedial, deep tissue and therapeutic massage during pregnancy, or prenatal massage. We use special, soothing pillows to make sure you are comfortable during your massage. By communicating with you effectively we will make sure we get right to the heart of the issue, ensuring you and your baby are safe, happy and comfortable!

Keeping active during your pregnancy is important too. We can advise on gentle stretches to help keep a pregnant mum moving. This will help ensure a speedy postnatal recovery!

Please note: If there are any complications with your pregnancy please ensure your doctor has given you the go-ahead prior to your massage appointment!

Scar Massage

Jon specialises in working to reduce the appearance of scars and the subsequent adhesions post operative surgery. Although many therapists site 'scar tissue massage' as one of their modalities, they are usually referring to simple adhesions under the skin, rather than visible scarring. Jon works to reduce visible scars anywhere on the body and has found particular success working with breast reduction/enhancement scars. In the case of augmentation this leads to mobilization of the implants which have often become 'stuck' over time, causing pain and/or discomfort. Where clients have postural issues such as slumped, painful shoulders, working the chest area has a multitude of benefits - as freeing up the chest allows the muscles in the back to re-establish a correct position.

Post-mastectomy clients often say that it can be difficult to find a massage therapist suitable to work with scars — and we welcome anyone who finds themselves in this position.

Fascia (which coats our muscles) can be severely disrupted during the surgery process and it can be incredibly helpful to have this type of deep-tissue massage work done. It increases range-of-movement and is extremely beneficial for general well-being. 

Please note: If you are NOT in full remission when attending your appointment, please bring written approval from your Doctor.