Fountain Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy
What is Sports Massage
Sports massage (also known as soft tissue therapy) involves the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is used to reduce pain, improve movement, and support recovery from injury.
Although often associated with athletes, sports massage is suitable for anyone. It can help prevent injuries, speed up recovery, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
We regularly treat clients in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk for conditions such as:
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Headaches and migraines
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Lower back pain
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Runner’s knee
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Tendinitis
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Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow
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Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
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Plantar fasciitis
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Shin splints
For some clients, acupuncture in King’s Lynn can also be a highly effective complementary treatment for pain relief, muscle tension, and injury recovery.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Many benefits from sports massage have been reported based on experience and observation. Some are beneficial to the mind (psychological) and some to the body (physiological).
Some of the reported benefits of sports massage include:
Increased joint range of motion (ROM)
Increased flexibility
Increased sense of well-being
Decreased muscle tension
Decreased neurological excitability (nerves more relaxed)
Decreased muscle spasms
Better sleep
Purported benefits that are not supported by research include:
Increased blood flow
Increased elimination of exercise waste products (lactic acid)
Decreased chance of injury
Decreased recovery time between workouts
For more information about Fountain Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy don’t hesitate to contact us!
Barrack Yard
Gayton
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 1QP, UK
01553 636823
