Roderick Nerva Sports Remedial Massage

PRINCIPAL THERAPIST: RODERICK NERVA  SPORTS MASSAGE |  REMEDIAL MASSAGE SCARNESS 4655

I'm Roderick Nerva - Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with over 15 years experience in all forms of remedial massage treatments including Sports Massage. My passion extends to Sports Massage where I can utilise my knowledge and skills to provide personalised treatment plans for improving and extending athletic and sporting performance.  My practice is located in Scarness 4655

I also have considerable expertise in the use of dry-needling to promote tissue healing and to restore normal tissue function.

Contact me directly to discuss how I can assist in preparing, supporting and improving your performance. I am available by appointment in Scarness 4655

WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE?

Sports and Deep Tissue Massage involves the assessment and then treatment of the soft tissues in the body such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue.

Sports Massage - as a treatment uses techniques to alleviate the stresses and strains that build up in the body during recreational and occupational activity. By reducing these soft tissue and muscle lesions the massage helps to restore or enhance your body’s function.

Sports and Deep Tissue Massage is often seen as an essential element for optimising performance and function in the sports training and rehabilitation processes.

SO WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

You can expect a physiological effect from Sports Massage treatments, including a

• Breaking down of scar tissue
• Acceleration soft tissue healing
• Increased blood circulation
• Increased lymph flow in limbs
• Improved muscle flexibility and contractibility
• Help with reducing heart rate and blood pressure
• Stimulation of endorphins (the body’s natural opioids)

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Some specific problems Sports and Deep Tissue Massage can be used for include:

• Pre activity/competition muscle and soft tissue conditioning
• Post training/ competition muscle fatigue
• General Backache
• Tension Headaches

PHASES OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Each phase has specific timing, duration, benefits, expected outcomes and techniques.

Skilful and appropriate application may mean the difference between qualifying or not, winning or losing or setting a PB.

Pre- Event: We get you Game ready!  Massage applied close to start of competition.

Post-Event: We help you relax and recover after competition. Part of cool down.

Training/Restorative: We help you train harder and at a higher level. Massage is integrated into the athletes training schedule

Contact me directly to discuss how I can assist in preparing, supporting and improving your performance.