Sport massage is an extension really of Swedish massage geared towards mobilising soft tissues working with a deeper pressure, breaking down adhesions and increase or decrease muscle tone, particularly in a sporting context but can also be used to treat a range of conditions.
Sports massage is an effective accompaniment to training programmes before and after exercise, pre and post event with specific techniques applied to aid performance or to relax over exerted muscle and connective tissue.
Sports massage also helps to keep the muscles healthy thus in turn helping sporting performance physically and psychologically.
Here at Body Advance we an osteopathic lead approach to treating musculoskeletal pain by treating the body as a whole unit. We do not just treat the symptom, we look into what is causing it. Through a thorough consultation , we will ask you a series of questions to ascertain:
We will then perform a series of tests and palpitation's to look into what is causing this before any treatment Begins
We will then use a range of techniques to include; joint mobilisations, weakness testing , sports massage, myofascial release muscle lengthening protocols and active/passive stretching if required.
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During an appointment we firmly believe to involve clients in all aspects of their treatment. The added value of this is to make clients fully aware of what is going on to help the with basic knowledge on how to manage this away from the treatment room.
In addition, we like clients to assist us in treatment by asking them to move. having someone on a treatment table static is counter productive especially where pain and mobility is concerned . Furthermore, by moving whilst treating, this enables change to happen and help restore function.
We provide a comprehensive protocol of after care by email to include, first step rehabilitation, prescriptive exercises and further suggestion about how to prevent further instances of pain by strengthening programs together with common sense do's and donts. We also offer follow up appointments should we deem these necessary. If we suspect further investigation is required, we will suggest and appropriate referral source.
Get in TouchWear comfortable easy to remove clothing or bring along shorts, T-shirt. If we require to treat skin on skin, we have towels available to keep you warm and for modesty purposes.
Please allow 1 hour 15 mins for your 1st session. We then have follow up appointments lasting 30 mins , 45 mins and 60 mins, all bookable separately.
Waiting for GP referrals to the CATS team at hospital or an Private Physio can take upwards of 6 months to come to fruition. Even then , these appointments tend to last no more than 20 minutes and all you are left with is an exercise fact sheet that you do not understand.
Living with pain for most people leads to more stiffness, feeling less mobile and in most circumstances the pain can get progressively worse, without professional resolution.
By coming to Body Advance, you will be tested , treated and given proactive follow up advice to further manage your condition outside the treatment room.
Initial Consultation And Treatment
Follow Up Treatment 60 mins
3 Treatment Block Booking 3 x 50 mins
Follow up treatment 30 mins
Follow up treatment 45 mins
Come and visit us: We're based Doncaster!
Come and visit us: You're Always Welcome
We're located at:
The Wellness Centre
1a Cavendish Court
South Parade
Doncaster
DN1 2DJ