Anthony Sircar, Professional Massage Therapist at Atlantis Leisure

Sports and Deep Tissue Massage

Massage is a long established and effective therapy widely used in sports medicine for the relief of pain, swelling, muscle spasm and restricted movement. It has much to offer both the injured and uninjured athlete because of its diverse therapeutic effects.

Those who don't participate in sport are also prone to joint problems and muscular aches and pains. Therefore, sports and deep tissue massage have much to offer both sporting and non sporting bodies. Some of the therapeutic effects of sports and remedial massage include:

• Relieve tension and inflexibility caused by scar tissue in soft tissue; this may be present as a result of past injury or repetitive micro trauma.
• Increased tissue permeability - Causes pores in the tissue membrane to open which improves the removal of waste products such as lactic acid.
• Stretches muscles, tendons and fascia; Sports Massage stretches tissues which are difficult to reach and stretch the fascia that surrounds the muscle releasing tension.
• Improves sports performance and endurance - by removing build up of general aches and pains it can prevent injury and loss of joint mobility.
• Enables a fast return to activity after injury; manipulation of the injured tissue helps prevent adhesions forming.
• Releases Muscle spasm - lowering stress levels placed on the body - thus extending the overall life of an athlete's career and helps to maintain the entire body in better physical condition.

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage has been adapted from Ayurvedic techniques to ease tension and strain in the shoulders, neck, scalp and face. It is a highly effective technique for the treatment of stress and stress related conditions. The numerous benefits of Indian Head Massage include:-

• Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage to the head, neck, scalp, face and shoulder area.
• A deep sense of relaxation and a feeling of total well-being.
• Relief from headaches.
• Relaxation of the muscles of the head, neck and shoulder area.
• Stimulation of hair growth.
• Improvement in concentration and memory.
• Relief from anxiety and insomnia.
• Alleviation of eyestrain.
• Healthy skin, removes toxins and boosts energy levels, Confidence and improved self-esteem.
• Indian Head Massage can be performed without the need to undress and may be performed with or without oils.

Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST)

The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is considered by many to be the world's leading technique in structural and spinal therapy for lasting pain removal and rejuvenation!

NST is a remarkably effective professional bodywork technique, that when applied, initiates a process of natural auto-regulation to occur in the spinal column and consequently throughout the whole body.

The resultant effect of this is a rapid elimination or reduction of symptoms, followed by an increase in energy and an unmistakable sense of well being.

Typically the response to NST is most often profoundly effective, and more than seldom, miraculous.

NST is essentially a soft tissue osteopathic-style therapy, designed to remove pain, physiological dysfunction and even psychological imbalances, by restoring the structural integrity of the body.

Its application is suitable and safe for all ages, from new-borns to the elderly.

As its main aim is to reintegrate the body-mind complex as a whole, it is often called contextual healing, consequently regarding illnesses as symptoms of imbalance.

It is for this reason that there are no contraindications, essentially rendering the technique useful for a wide range of conditions from acute pain to chronic conditions.

Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage to the head, neck, scalp, face and shoulder area.

Conditions which frequently respond well to NST

• Spinal conditions
• Cranial conditions
• Headaches including migraines
• Neck conditions including whiplash
• Back conditions including pelvic, lumbar and thoracic
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions
• Leg, knee, ankle and foot conditions
• All visceral conditions
• Asthma and other respiratory conditions
• Arthritis and joint conditions
• Menstrual, fertility and menopausal conditions
• Accident injuries
• Sporting injuries
• Acute and chronic fatigue
• Stress conditions and emotional depression

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