Sports Massage
The De Facto Choice for Pain and Injuries
Sports Massage Bedford
For Sports Massage in Bedford, The Body Sage Clinic is the perfect place. The therapeutic benefits of Sports Massage have been at the very core of the services we offer for nearly 15 years. Our sports massage therapists utilise advanced soft tissue sports massage techniques which can help improve your flexibility and range of motion. If you’re recovering from a sports injury, regular sports massage sessions are ideal for promoting a faster recovery. To help further reduce your risk of further sports injuries, we’ll give you advice and support in not overusing your muscles as part of your rehab plan.
The Body Sage Clinic offers a range of treatment options that include Sports Massage techniques. All of which have been designed specifically with your needs in mind. For most aches and pains, we recommend choosing our Injury Therapy appointment. If you’re particularly sporty, we also have a range of treatments specially designed for your needs, called Sports Performance Therapy.
What is SPorts MAssage?
Sports massage is a form of deep-tissue massage originally developed to help improve the performance of athletes and treat their injuries. Since then it has become the de facto massage style for treating most muscular problems and is widely used by physiotherapists, osteopaths and sports therapists alike.
Sports Massage uses a combination of deep-tissue massage, facilitated stretching, and various forms of soft-tissue manipulation that work to release trigger points deep into the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This helps stretch and loosen tight, overworked, injured muscle fibres and other soft tissue such as fascia.
Sports Massage FAQ
What should I wear for a sports massage?
Loose comfortable sportswear is ideal, or anything that can be removed or easily rearranged. For hygiene reasons, we’d prefer it if you avoid having a sports massage straight after a workout or while wearing dirty work clothes.
Does a sports massage hurt?
It might, but it depends on the problem being treated. Some injuries can be quite painful, but it’s always the aim of the therapist to ensure the treatment is effective and enjoyable.
Will sports massage help with non-sports injuries?
Yes. It doesn’t matter if you did it while exercising, sneezing or just sitting at your desk.
Why is it called Sports Massage if it’s for everyone?
Sports massage was developed to treat athletes based on scientific theory and reasoning, and as such, it can be applied to injuries of a similar nature, regardless of cause.
Is there a consultation on my first appointment?
It’s hard to fix something if you don’t know what broken and complicated injuries may require some time to diagnose. Less complex issues often only need a short chat about your symptoms and your options for treatment.
What if you can’t fix my problem?
It does occur when an injury requires more specialist treatment than we can provide. We pride ourselves on being open and honest with our customers in these situations, and as such we will always refer you accordingly.