Sports Massage

Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work.

Sports Massage – Massage is the oldest and simplistic form of medical care. It has many benefits both physical and psychological. These benefits include:

• Increased circulation
• Muscle/Soft tissue relaxation
• Improved mobility and flexibility
• Mental relaxation
• Reduced aches and pains

Jason is an experienced Sports therapist and has treated people of all ages, and has a wide ranging experience working with both elite and recreational sports people. It is also common for Jason to carry out sports massage for joint and muscle pain associated with occupational or daily activities causing tightness. For more information please click here.

Jason qualified as a Sports Therapist with a 2:1 Bsc Honours degree in Sports Therapy through Leeds Metropolitan University. Jason is also a member of the Society of Sports Therapists. Since qualifying, he has gained experience in working with clients from amateur level to elite athletes; he has worked as a Sports Massage Therapist in both the London 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Athletics World Championships. This work has enabled him to work with a wide range of people across many disciplines.

Sports Massage is of particular benefit because of the increased demands that sport can put on the body. Most professional sports clubs employ a massage therapist to help their players and athletes get and keep fit.

Pre event massage can be given to help prepare the muscles and other soft tissues for sporting activity. This can help to reduce the risk of injury and prepare the body and mind for sporting activity.

Post event massage is a slower firmer massage that is given after sporting activity to improve circulation and aid recovery.