Sports Therapy, Different from Massage

Sports Therapy is concerned with and targets the treatment and prevention of sporting, daily activiy and life injuries or pain.  Massage Therapy is concerned with relaxing the muscles and the body in an attempt to calm the nervous system.  Sports Therapy can serve to manage pain that is unavoidable due to required or chosen life activities.  Clients with chronic pain can learn to remain physically active despite their pain during daily life and leisure activities, activities such as sitting at a desk for too long, flying in an airplane, running marathons or poor posture.

After an initial doctor's assessment Sports Therapy utilizes an appropriate and specific combination of soft tissue techniques, PNF therapy, passive stretching and an exercise/active stretch/self massage  program. Massage Therapy is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function and promote relaxation and well-being.  Massage Therapy utilizes Swedish Efflurage, hot stones and oils.  Sports Therapy is the best option for those self aware, active and in touch with their body, those who require specific soft-tissue injury treatment or who have chronically tight muscles that are causing pain.