Massage Therapy

What is Sports Massage?

Body-Fix are able to offer Sports Massage at our Hull and Selby Clinics.

Sports Massage Therapy is a blend of Swedish massage and Shiatsu specifically designed to cater for musculo-skeletal injuries. Depending on the needs of the individual or athlete, a variety of techniques are used including classic Swedish strokes, cross-fibre friction, pressure-point work, and joint mobilization.

Although Sports Massage is beneficial pre and post event for Sports men and women it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to aleviate work related pain.

As a nation we are spending more and more time driving or sitting in front of a computer at work. These activities have a negative effect on the muscular system and can cause a variety of postural aches and pains. Sports massage can restore balance to the muscular system and we can advise on ways to prevent stress on the body in your workplace.

There are numerous benefits attached to a Sports / Deep Tissue Massage:

• Boosts the immune system
• Nourishes the skin
• Improves lymph and blood circulation
• Aids joint mobility
• Promotes good posture
• Mechanically stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments
• Encourages better flexibility
• Discourages the formation of scar tissue
• Encourages relaxation allowing the body to function more efficiently
• Helps remove metabolic waste from the body
• Increases muscle tone

Testimonials

"As a busy personal trainer I need to be fit and injury free at all times. I tore my calf muscle whilst completing the Three Peaks and was recommended to Mark at Body-Fix for sports therapy.

After the first session, soreness reduced and range of motion improved dramatically. After the second session I was able to return to running, far quicker than I would have anticipated without Marks intervention."
Jason Feavers- York

" The treatment that I received from Mark has proven to be more successful than anything else that I have tried including traditional physiotherapy. I am very confident and comfortable with the treatment that Mark provides, as he discusses his knowledge of the body and the way that it works with me. I would recommend Mark to anybody with muscular tension or back wear and tear."  Lynn Bowles

“ I started going to see Mark at Body-Fix Health & Fitness following Chiropractic treatment for a slipped disc. It is the first time I had ever had a sports massage and it is the best thing I have ever done. Mark is very knowledgeable, grounded, and tuned into his client. Mark really listened to what my concerns and needs were, and then used his knowledge to explain how he would treat me and the benefits. Mark did an amazing job at making me feel comfortable and relaxed at each session. He helped me get back to a normal routine after my slipped disc."  Rosie Guenzel

" I have been a client of Mark's for nearly 2 years, and as a proffessional athlete, its necessary to receive the best treatment on a regular basis, which Mark has provided for me whenever I have needed it. I'm very pleased with the care and profesionalism I always recieve from Mark, and would always recommend him highly."  Nicola Mooney (Pro Tennis Player)

“ The treatment Mark provided was fantastic and he explained my condition in an easy to understand way, I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone with back pain” BN (York)

“ I was suffering from chronic back neck and shoulder pain and tension headaches after spending long periods of time driving with my work. After 3 sessions I now have been headache free to date and the advice on my driving position is really helping my back”   DB ( Hull)

“ In addition to sorting out my knee problem the rehabilitation work Mark did with me gave me the confidence to get back out on the Rugby pitch” CW (York)

“ Mark’s knowledge and treatment gave us a huge boost to our team preparations for the York 9’s”   Dean Thomas (West Indies Rugby league, York 9s Winners 2004)

West Indies Rugby league, York 9s Winners 2004

Contraindications for Sports Massage

There are times when sports massage could be detrimental rather than beneficial to you.

Prior to attending the clinic please read the contra indications below and advise your therapist in advance if you think any of the following may apply.

• A body temperature over 100°F, or feeling unwell
• Tumours - Where there is swelling, which is inconsistent with recent bruising
• Diseased blood vessels - Varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis
• Cancer
• Melanoma
• Haemophilia
• Infectious skin disease - Bacterial infection, Lymphangitis, Fungal infection, Viral infections, Herpes
• Where you react adversely to massage treatment
• Diabetes - not strictly a contraindication but massage has the same effect as exercise on your blood sugar levels so you need to have appropriate medication available