Relieve the Ache with Deep Tissue Massage

Sports Massage or Deep Tissue Massage is a natural therapy used to treat muscle imbalances, aches and pains which helps with the healing process of the muscles, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue after injury or overuse. It also works well alongside other therapies such as Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. 

The  benefits  of the massage is to improve circulation, increase the lymphatic flow, break down the scar tissue, increases the flexibility and stimulates the nerve endings.

• Muscle or Ligamentous Strain: This is when a muscle or ligament is overstretched or torn in the back causing inflammation and local tenderness. Sudden movements of lifting heavy objects, or moving the back beyond its natural range of movement, usually causes this. Is a common complaint too.

• Neck or shoulder pain:  Neck and shoulder pain is usually the result of strains and sprains from overexertion, body's compensation or bad posture. 

• Pulled Muscle:  A pulled muscle may cause muscle spasm is when the muscle becomes irritated and goes into a prolonged contraction. Muscles can often go into a spasm to protect an injured area from further damage. It can also be a result of overused, tired and overstretched muscles. If you have been holding a certain position for a long period of time or doing a strenuous activity this can cause spasm to occur.  

• Sprained Ankle: A ligament sprain is when the ligaments are overstretched or torn. Ankle sprains are the most common sprains we see at Inline with Health. There is usually swelling, bruising and pain around the ankle most commonly around the outside of the ankle. 

• Tennis or Golfer's elbow:  Tennis elbow or golfer's  doesn't only happen to tennis players or golfers, but anyone who carries out any repetitive movements of the forearm such as golfers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cricket players, people who use a computer mouse a lot, bowlers, gardeners and squash players are prone to this. 

• ITB Syndrome/ Iliotibial Band: The ITB is made of thick fascia and runs along the side of your leg, it can get tight and irritate the knee and outside of the leg due to excessive overuse for example in runners. 

• Shin Splint: is the pain in your leg usually the outside of your leg become tight and feels like a burning sensation on the inside of your leg too.

• Plantar Fascia: Is the fibrous bands of tissue including the arch ligament which runs from your heel to the toes.  If the foot is over pronating on walking or running there will be more chance of an overuse injury or tear. There is usually pain around the heel or arch of the foot.
  
• Muscle cramps:  Leg cramps happen when a muscle in the leg shortens and causes a sudden pain that can make it hard to move 

* Back pain is the most common complaint in nowadays life, about 80% of people experience back pains throughout their life according to research. Inline with Health we can help you with your aches and pains! 

For more information on the conditions we treat and services we offer, or to book an appointment please email us at info@inlinewithhealth.co.uk

Does Massage Hurts?

It can do depending on the pressure you and your practitioner choses. However, the benefits are far greater than the pain. We will work with you to find the best approach.

What is best osteopathy or massage?

The techniques are different from one therapy to another. Osteopathy works on muscles, ligaments, bones to try and align the body. Whereas, massage is used on connective tissues to massage and stretch them out.

How many sessions will I need?

Unfortunately, it all depends on individual itself. However, you should feel the benefit after each treatment. 

Can I do sport or gym after the massage?

After a massage, it is important to wait at least 24 hours before doing any strenuous exercise as 24-48hrs muscle ache is possible after the treatment.