What could massage therapy do for you?
- Improve well-being
- Promote recovery
- Increase flexibility
- Release stress
There are so many different massage therapies available that it can be quite bewildering to know which one to choose. Here at Head4Health we specialise in Sports, Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage. This is unlike the more relaxing and superficial treatment you may expect in a spa. This kind of treatment is usually called Therapeutic massage or “Swedish” massage.
We All Use Massage
When we injure ourselves or feel sore or stressed we will instinctively use our hands to rub the affected area. If a child takes a tumble the first thing its mother says is usually something like: “Mummy will rub it better”. Have you ever taken a knock playing football or netball and been amazed how a quick massage and some ice from the physio can get you straight back in the game.
Something Old
Massage as a form of therapy has existed for thousands of years. As far back as 300BC the chinese used a form of massage called “amma” to relieve pain and stress. Indeed all cultures have had there own form of hands-on therapy from the ancient Romans to the turkish (turkish baths), to India with Ayuverdic Massage…
Something New
Today, therapists such as Osteopaths and Physiotherapists will use massage as an integral part of their treatment. Modern techniques take into account anatomy,physiology and biomechanics. Consequently, treatments can be very effective at relieving all manner of aches and pains as well as making you feel good!