Soft tissue massage:
As a qualified physiotherapist, I offer specialist sports massage and soft tissue therapy to help you move well, stay active and support your body through training, recovery and rehabilitation.
Soft tissue treatment can be a valuable part of your overall physiotherapy care. Whether you are an athlete, regularly exercise, are recovering from an injury, or simply feel tight, stiff or restricted, treatment can be tailored to your individual needs and goals.
A treatment tailored to you
Your treatment will be based on your individual needs, activity levels and goals. Rather than simply providing a generic massage, I use my physiotherapy knowledge to assess how your muscles, joints and movement are working together and select the most appropriate techniques. Soft tissue treatment can provide short-term relief and help improve movement, but it is often most effective when combined with appropriate exercises, rehabilitation and advice.
Whether your goal is to keep moving, train consistently, recover from exercise, reduce your risk of injury or return to sport following an injury, your treatment can be tailored to help you achieve it.
If you’re experiencing muscle tightness, restricted movement, recurring injuries or simply want to support your recovery and training, get in touch to discuss how soft tissue therapy could help.
How can soft tissue massage help?
Soft tissue massage and sports massage can help to:
- Improve mobility and flexibility by reducing areas of muscle tightness and restriction
- Reduce the risk of injury by addressing areas of tension, stiffness and reduced movement
- Support injury prevention by identifying and treating potential problem areas before they develop into more significant issues
- Improve recovery following training, helping your body recover between sessions
- Support recovery following injury as part of a structured rehabilitation programme
- Reduce muscle tension and discomfort
- Improve movement quality, helping you move more freely and efficiently
- Complement your physiotherapy rehabilitation, alongside exercise and other treatment techniques
Types of soft tissue treatment:
Your treatment may include:
Soft Tissue Massage
Hands-on treatment designed to reduce muscle tension, improve movement and help you feel more comfortable and mobile.
Sports Massage
A more targeted approach for people who train, exercise or participate in sport. Treatment can be adapted around your training schedule to support performance, recovery and injury prevention.
Myofascial Release
Specific techniques aimed at areas of restriction within the muscles and surrounding connective tissues, helping to improve movement and mobility.
Trigger Point Release
Targeted treatment of sensitive or tight areas within muscles that may contribute to pain, tension or restricted movement.
Acupuncture
Where appropriate, acupuncture may be incorporated into your treatment as part of a wider physiotherapy approach to help manage pain, muscle tension and movement-related problems.