Sports Massage

Sports massage was designed for athletes, but is useful for anyone with chronic pain, injury or range-of-motion issues.

Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons.

But you don't have to be in the Olympics to benefit from sports massage. Sports massage is also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion. The massage therapist generally concentrates on a specific problem area. (Sore neck and shoulders, anyone?) There are four types of sports massages:

• pre-event sports massage -- a short, stimulating massage 15 - 45 minutes before the event. It is directed toward the parts of the body that will be involved in the exertion.
• post-event sports massage -- given within an hour or two of the event, to normalize the body's tissues.
• Restorative sports massage -- given during training to allow the athlete to train harder and with less injury.
• Rehabilitative sports massage -- aimed at alleviating pain due to injury and returning the body to health.

For bookings please call 020 7837 1172
or in person at reception: 58 - 60 Marchmont Street
London WC1N 1AB

email info@londonmassagetherapycentre.com for enquiries.

All bookings are subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy.