THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

For all ages. Therapeutic massage is proven to have a positive effect on anyone’s wellbeing. At any level of activity, massage is known to reduce stress, improve sleep and overall health, get relief from headaches, tension, muscular pain and stiffness in general daily living, as well as pre and post sport.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Massage therapy for athletes (and non-athletes like ‘weekend warriors’), should be with a specific goal, based on the athlete’s body needs. Therefore, different approaches and techniques should be used.  It is well known that pre and post sport or exercise, massage therapy helps keep athletes injury free, whilst reducing the onset of muscle soreness, alleviating muscle tension, cramping, stiffness and fatigue.
Regular treatments make athletes more aware of muscle tone, improves soft tissue function, flexibility and
overall range of movement. 

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

The manual help of massage encourages venous blood flow back to the heart, dilates blood vessels, helps deliver fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissue, thus promoting the removal of toxins and waste, lowering heart rate and relieving muscle tension. Correctly used techniques are used to treat soft tissue injuries, reduce pain and scar tissue build up, whilst improving overall motion fluidity.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

During a massage, our body moves into a parasympathetic state. This means that we enter into a more relaxed state whereby our heart rate and blood pressure reduces and our digestion increases. This in turn lowers our neurophysiological experience to stress. There are many known mental health benefits of massage – improved sleep, relieving symptoms of depression, lowering stress levels, increasing serotonin and dopamine (a natural mood boost), helping one feel energised and calming the mind. 

TECHNIQUES

Different techniques are used such as myofascial release, trigger point, tapping, cupping, holding, lifting, kneading, effleurage, reciprocal inhibition, stretching, proprioceptor neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and others. The techniques will largely depend on the presenting condition. 

POST-MASSAGE ADVICE

This varies in items of each person’s recovery process and desire to enjoy the long term positive effect of treatments. Advice may include suggested ongoing condition management treatments, cautions and considerations of findings, referral to a doctor or other health care professional, encouraging water intake, self-massage, applying hot/cold compress, rest, change in ergonomics, running style, stretching and exercises etc.

TOTAL CONTRAINDICATIONS TO TREATMENTS

Please note, for the safety of the patient (and therapist), that a treatment will not be given if the patient has a fever, is dizzy or nauseous, has a contagious disease such as cold or flu, diarrhea, a high temperature, acute injuries or a recent operation without first clearing with their doctor or prescribing physician whether they may have massage, severe or unstable hypertension, local contagious or irritable skin conditions, or have been on an aeroplane or travelled in a car over a long distance within the last 48 hours. The therapist will determine this if it has not been disclosed at the time of booking the appointment.

APPOINTMENT CONTACT

Jane Jones – DIP TM
+27 74 194 4836
Wilderness

HOURS

Monday to Friday 7 am – 6 pm
Saturday by appointment

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1246 5th Avenue. Wilderness.

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