SPORTS MASSAGE
SERVICES AT OUR REDRUTH PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC
If you’re constantly putting your body through the stresses of regular sporting activity, the answer is yes. If you’re putting your body though the stresses of day to day life, the answer is yes also.
Whether you're seeking recovery post-exercise or relief from daily stress, MTE Rehab & Performance is here to meet your needs.
While sports massage is often associated with athletes looking to enhance performance, it also offers significant benefits for those with more sedentary lifestyles. Everyday activities can lead to discomfort, pain, and tension, and our services are designed to address these issues effectively.
DO I NEED A SPORTS MASSAGE?
Sports massage is a treatment technique targeting muscles, joints, and connective tissue, helping your body recover faster, prevent injuries, and improve overall performance.
It combines elements of deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching techniques, tailored specifically to your needs – whether you’re a professional athlete or someone dealing with everyday stress and tension.
WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE?
BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE
RELEASE AND REDUCE TENSION IN MUSCLES
IMPROVED CIRCULATION
ENHANCE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
REDUCED INJURY RISK
PROMOTE RELAXATION
INCREASE MOVEMENT CAPABILITIES
ASSIST RECOVERY THOUGH ENCOURAGING THE REMOVAL OF WASTE PRODUCTS SUCH AS LACTIC ACID
IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY AND RANGE OF MOTION
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN APPOINTMENT
When you arrive at the clinic, we will begin by discussing your reasoning for booking an appointment and what problem’s you are experiencing alongside any contributing factors. I will talk through any past injuries you have experienced, as well as any medication you may be on and your lifestyle factors to understand you more holistically. Most appointments will include a postural assessment, a assessment of your ranges of movement and a visual / manual assessment of the area of pain to allow a comparison to be made post treatment.
Once I am satisfied with the history I have gathered on you, you’ll be requested to remove any outer layers of clothing. The nature of the profession and treatment requires me to have direct contact with your skin in order to provide an effective treatment. Sports massage treatments use a sports massage lotion as a medium which absorbs into the skin in order to avoid a ‘greasy’ feeling post treatment.
During your treatment I will ensure only the area being treated is uncovered, ensuring your personal privacy and dignity is respected throughout your appointment.
The preference is all yours of arriving ready in sports kit or arriving in day clothes, where you’ll be able to change into something more appropriate in private whilst in the clinic. For females shorts are preferred as opposed to leggings as this prevents an effective treatment, likewise if sports bras with fancy/strappy designs could be avoided as this causes issues reaching certain muscles.
During the treatment a combination of towels and cushions will be used to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.
There are variety of massage techniques will be performed in combination with active/ passive stretching. During this I am in frequent conversation with you to establish your pain scale / tolerance on a scale of 1-10. Your pain levels will adapt and lessen over time as your muscles and body become used to the nature of the treatment, and any subsequent aftercare advice is followed out post treatment to allow maintenance of your own body. The treatment therefore will work within the proximities of what is comfortable for you
IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD DO POST TREATMENT?
Rest, and drink plenty of water. It’s likely you may feel an element of soreness post treatment, therefore heavy exercise isn’t advised in the 24 hour post treatment
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EXAMPLE TREATMENTS
PRICING
1 HOUR SPORTS MASSAGE
PRICE: £51
1 HOUR SPORTS MASSAGE WITH CUPPING
PRICE: £56
30 MINUTES NORMATEC COMPRESSION
PRICE: £23
ADDITIONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS
CUPPING
THERAPY
Cupping therapy uses suction cups to help increase blood flow, reduce muscle tightness, and support the body’s natural recovery process. It can be used alongside massage, especially if an area is too sensitive for hands-on treatment or if you want multiple areas treated at once. For example, while working on your back, cups can be placed on your calves to give you extra benefit during the same session.
NORMATEC
COMPRESSION
Normatec’s are an advanced compression therapy system designed to improve circulation, reduce muscle soreness, and speed up recovery after intense exercise, competition, or heavy training. By using controlled air pressure, the system helps flush out waste products and bring fresh nutrients to tired muscles, which can leave you feeling lighter and more recovered. At our clinic, we are proud to be the only known provider in Cornwall offering both leg and arm attachments. This means whether you are looking to recover from running, football, gym training, or upper body workouts, we can deliver targeted compression therapy where you need it most.
TESTIMONIALS
Max asked all the right questions to get to the root of the problem He was very knowledgeable, and the treatment was perfect and hit the spot. The Exercises he gave were very helpful I can definitely recommend Max for any kind of injury or pain Thank you!!! - Lyanne
I was made to feel at ease at all times, I was in a lot of neck pain & came out of the appointment feeling much better. Would highly recommend - Donna
Great experience at MTE Rehab & performance. Very knowledgeable guy that gave me lots of new insights and information to help me with my recovery. The sports massage itself was fantastic. Will be going again! - Matthew
Max is really knowledgeable, friendly and puts to you ease. Excellent Sports Massage and advice to support with maintenance and avoiding injury. Highly recommended.- Catherine