Lilliput Health

Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage largely overlap in their techniques. Ultimately, the intention of both is to restore the length and quality to the muscles. When this happens, so long as the skeleton is in the correct position, the body should be in a state of homeostasis.

By restoring the length and quality to the muscles, the treatment in turn will:

- increase flexibility

- increase mobility

Remember, you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy the benefits of sports or deep tissue massage. Individuals from their teens to eighties come in for sports massage which displays the diversity of the therapy.

Those suffering from certain conditions may also find sports massage to be quite therapeutic. Sufferers of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, oedema, muscle cramping, and postural misalignments may find significant relief from regular sports massage. The pressure exerted on different groups of muscle tissue stimulates circulation in areas of pain.

Sports massage, however, is not for everyone. There can be mild to moderate discomfort during a sports massage as tight muscles are worked. There can be a day or two of soreness following the sports massage – similar to after you complete a rigorous workout.

Our team of dedicated, professional chiropractors look forward to helping you become a healthier you, whether that’s helping you on the road to recovery or simply helping you to be your best.

Although chiropractors are best known for treating back and neck pain, patients also consult with us for a wide range of other musculoskeletal conditions including:

- Sciatica

- Headaches arising from the neck

- Migraine prevention

- Shoulder complaints and rotator cuff injuries

- Hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis

- Plantar fasciitis

- Minor sports injuries, tensions and muscles spasms

- Generalised aches and pains

- Elbow pain and tennis elbow (arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck)