All These Areas Are Within Easy Reach of The Haven Healing Centre, Blagdon, Bristol
To book your Sports Massage Treatment at a convenient time, call: 01761 462722
Abbots Leigh
Ashwick
Avonmouth
Axbridge
Babington
Backwell
Badgworth
Bagley
Banwell
Barrow Gurney
Bason Bridge
Bath
Beckington
Berrow
Biddisham
Bishop Sutton
Bitton
Blackford
Blagdon
Bleadon
Bleadney
Bradford-on-Avon
Brean
Brent Knoll
Bristol
Burnham-on-Sea
Burrington
Butcombe
Cameley
Catcott
Chantry
Chapel Allerton
Cheddar
Chelwood
Chew Magna
Chew Stoke
Chilcompton
Churchill
Clapton
Claverham
Claverton
Cleeve
Clevedon
Clutton
Cocklake
Coleford
Compton Bishop
Compton Dando
Compton Martin
Congresbury
Coxley
Cranmore
Cross
Downhead
Draycott
Dundry
Dunkerton
East Brent
East Harptree
East Huntspill
Easton-in-Gordano
Edithmead
Emborough
Englishcombe
Evercreech
Failand
Farmborough
Farrington Gurney
Felton
Flax Bourton
Freshford
Frome
Glastonbury
Godney
Green Ore
Gurney Slade
Highbridge
Highbury
High Littleton
Hinton Blewett
Hutton
Inglesbatch
Kelston
Kenn
Kewstoke
Keynsham
Kilmersdon
Kingston Seymour
Langford
Litton
Locking
Long Ashton
Lower Weare
Loxton
Lympsham
Mark
Marksbury
Mells
Midsomer Norton
Monkton Combe
Nailsea
Nempnett Thrubwell
Nettlebridge
Newbury
Oldmixon
Paulton
Peasedown
Pensford
Pilton
Portishead
Prestleigh
Priddy
Priston
Pucklechurch
Pudlow
Puxton
Queen Charlton
Radstock
Redhill
Rickford
Ridgehill
Rodney Stoke
Rooks Bridge
Rowberrow
Saltford
Sandford
Shapwick
Shepton Mallet
Shipham
Sidcot
Somerton
Stanton Drew
Star
Staverton
St Georges
Stoke St Michael
Ston Easton
Stone Bridge
Stowey
Street
Temple Cloud
Tickenham
Timsbury
Trowbridge
Ubley
Weare
Wedmore
Wellow
Wells
West Harptree
West Horrington
Weston-Super-Mare
West Pennard
Whatley
Whitchurch
Winford
Winscombe
Wookey
Wraxall
Wrington
Yatton
For All Enquiries Please Call Phil
On: 01761 462722
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Sports Massage and Sports Injury
The Haven Healing Centre - Blagdon
Improved Performance
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Enhanced Recovery Times
Prevention of Future Injuries
The Benefits of Sports Massage
Athletes want to lead the field and outperform their competitors or their own times; In short, they want to WIN! Sports massage is a major component of any serious athletes training program.
GIVE YOURSELF THE WINNING EDGE, book your sports massage NOW and watch your body reach new heights of performance!
Very few professional athletes or sports teams are without their own professional massage therapist now. A sports therapist is regarded as an important member of the team. You can't motivate somebody who is tired, has inflexible joints, has injuries both old and new, has tension and muscle cramp. Athletes benefit from sports massage because it addresses all these issues and allows training to be both effective and positive.
Massage allows the body to heal faster, so, whether you just want to get back into training quicker, or you have a new event to prepare for, your massage therapist will make that happen in the fastest time.
Ask any serious athlete what helps them the most and they will tell you about these three things; Mental attitude, my coach and my massage therapist.
Which Sports Will Benefit From Sports Massage?
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Archery
Basketball
Bowling
Boxing
Cricket
Cross-Country Skiing
Cycling and Triathlon
Dance (all kinds)
Diving
Driving (racing)
Figure Skating
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Marathon Runners
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hiking and Backpacking
Ice Hockey
Jogging
Lacrosse
Martial Arts (all kinds)
Race Walking
Rugby
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Sailing and Windsurfing
Skiing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
And lots more!
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Sports Massage is Different
A lot of people associate massage with relaxation and falling asleep. And, sometimes, when it's appropriate, that's what you do. But sports massage is different. Pre-event massage is stimulating and gets the muscles warm, the body ready, the blood pumping and the brain cool. The athlete is FULL of energy at this point and ready for action!
Post-event massage is more about slowing down again, relaxing and allowing the body to heal ready for the next event.
Phil is sports massage therapist to Chew Valley Rugby Club, near Bristol. Any sports person, athlete (amateur, professional or elite), sporting team or event that needs a sports massage therapist to attend, need only ask. I can be contacted here.
Areas covered:-
For your benefit, Bristol, Bristol South, Bath, North Somerset, Somerset, Avon, Chew Valley and the Mendips are all inside 30 minutes car time of Blagdon. Shorter travelling times ensure your treatment is long lasting and beneficial.
Which Injuries Will Benefit From Sports Massage?
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Achilles Tendonitis
This ankle inury is usually caused by excessive use of the calf muscle and tendon in extreme ranges of movement such as running up and down hills.
Calf Strains are usually caused by a sudden over-stretching of the muscle, or following ballistic activity involving the calf muscle, especially if the muscles are cold, tight or tired.
ACL Rupture
Sudden high speed rotation of the knee, usually with the foot planted on the floor.
Lateral Meniscus Tear
The cartilage in the knee (the meniscus) acts as a shock absorber between the thigh & the shin bone. When an abnormal pressure or a twist is applied, the meniscus is jammed between the bones causing the tissue to split.
Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder is caused by inflammation and thickening of the lining of the socket in which the shoulder joint sits.
Lower Back Pain
Any movement which place abnormal stress or abnormal loading on the spine can cause injury. A sudden overload, lifting a heavy weight or a cumulative overload, like repeatedly pulling or lifting an object in an awkward position.
May also develop from repeated poor posture.
Tennis Elbow
This elbow injury occurs when the tendon becomes strained by activities which overuse the forearm muscles such as playing tennis, painting and ironing.
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Wrist Strain
Wrist sprains can occur by falling awkwardly onto the wrist or hand. Tennis players, golfers, gymnasts, shot putters.
Ankle sprain
Ankle sprains occur when the foot and ankle range of movement is taken to its extreme. Too much strain is put on the inner and outer ankle ligaments. If the ankle injury is severe then the ligaments may become ruptured.
Hamstring Strain
The cause for a hamstring injury may be a direct blow to the back of the thigh or from overstretching. In an acute injury, the hamstring muscles or tendons may tear as a result of a sudden over stretching.
Anterior Knee Pain
Usual causes include over-pronation and poor training technique.
Meniscus Injuries
A twisting or rotation force whilst bearing weight can cause cartilage damage. Perhaps by a direct blow in a tackle whilst playing contact sports.
Rotator Cuff Injury
Direct trauma, like in a rugby tackle. Tennis players, golfers, javelin throwers can be affected.
Sciatica
Sciatic problems can come from abnormal pressure on the nerves.
Quadricep Strain
Quadriceps ruptures, partial ruptures or strains are usually caused by a sudden twist, over-stretch or an over contraction of the muscle.
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Abdominal muscle injuries
Injury to the abdominal muscles can be caused by gradual strains of the muscles or by a direct blow to the area whilst the muscles are contracting.
Shin splints
Usually caused by the muscles medial to the tibia being overloaded repetitively. Perhaps during running, or due to inappropriate shoes, poor progression of exercise or biomechanical problems.
Lateral Collateral Strain
This injury is caused during twisting movements or by forces applied to the outer aspect of the knee, for example during a tackle.
Patella Tendonitis
Runner, footballers, weight lifters can be affected by this type of knee injury.
Shoulder Dislocation
Dislocation at a joint means a bone comes out of its socket causing pain and deformity. Can affect rugby players, gymnasts and volleyball players.
Golfer’s Elbow
Repetitive bending or sideways twisting of the wrist can damage the inner side of the elbow such as when playing golf or hanging up wallpaper.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by compression of the median nerve.
And lots more!
Stress, anxiety, balance problems, digestive problems, fatigue, whiplash, joint pain, kyphosis, neck pain, pins and needles, scoliosis, tension, sinus problems etc. etc.
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Don't wait. Make your appointment today. You'll be glad you did!
P.S. You can't put an end to sports injury; That's the nature of the beast, I'm afraid. What I can promise you is; I have an amazing arsenal of training and experience to offer you, and I will do everything in my power to keep you doing the thing you love best. If that means you need to combine treatments and training on a regular basis, then so be it. Make that committment now and harness the body's self healing power! Performance doesn't just come from training, you also need good health to enable you to reach the highest levels of performance.
Go on, pick up the phone (01761 462722), let's get started right away!
If you have any thoughts on this, please write to me at:
Philip Chave © 2007-
Note:
DISCLAIMER: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a
substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions
you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.
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