ELEVATE YOUR RECOVERY WITH OUR SPECIALIST RECOVERY TREATMENTS
Whether you’re an athlete aiming for peak performance, a sports and exercise enthusiast looking for muscle recovery, or someone seeking to enhance flexibility and alleviate discomfort from daily stresses, our Specialist Recovery Treatments will help elevate your physical recovery. Our comprehensive approach integrates a variety of methods alongside our Performance Massage treatments, including cupping, dry needling, sports taping, and hot stones therapy, each carefully selected to optimize results and enhance your physical wellbeing.
MAKING SPECIALIST TREATMENTS ACCESSIBLE
Specialist Treatments like Medical Acupunture/Dry Needling or Cupping Therapy may seem out of reach unless you know what you’re looking for. We make it easy by including our treatment modalities free of charge within your Performance Massage appointment, making it more accessible for anyone who would like to elevate their muscle recovery.
Our Specialist Recovery Treatments include;
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique employed to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on Western medicine principles and focuses on local trigger points within muscles, fascia, or connective tissues. Thin needles are inserted directly into these trigger points, causing a localized twitch response. This process helps release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and promote the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Dry needling is commonly used for chronic pain conditions, muscle spasms, and myofascial pain.
Benefits include;
- TENSION RELIEF & PAIN REDUCTION
- ACCELERATED HEALING
- CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT & RELIEF
- COMPLEMENTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
Cupping gained popularity amongst athletes and exercise enthusiast after 2012 London Olympics for its potential benefits in addressing musculoskeletal issues and promoting physical well-being. Western dry cupping primarily focuses on localised treatment of specific musculoskeletal conditions. By creating a suction effect on the skin dry cupping stimulates blood circulation, which can improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to the tissues. Cupping also helps release muscle tension, reduce stiffness, alleviate pain and inflammation, and can facilitate the removal of metabolic waste products and toxins aiding the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Benefits include;
- DETOXIFICATION
- REDUCTION IN INFLAMMATION
- IMPROVED CIRCULATION
- TENSION RELIEF & PAIN REDUCTION
Sports taping, also known as athletic taping, is a technique widely used in sports medicine to provide support and stability to muscles and joints during physical activity. It involves applying adhesive tape directly onto the skin in specific patterns to address various goals, such as injury prevention, pain relief, and improved athletic performance. Sports taping enhance proprioception by providing feedback to the nervous system, and can help reduce swelling, promote blood circulation, and aid with rehabilitation. It is a popular and versatile tool used by athletes, trainers, and healthcare professionals to manage and prevent injuries.
Benefits include;
- INJURY PREVENTION
- ENHANCED PROPRIOCEPTION
- MUSCLE & JOINT STABILITY
- FACILITATES REHAB AND REDUCES SWELLING AND PAIN
By harnessing the therapeutic properties of heat and pressure, incorporating hot stones therapy into the Performance Massage treatment helps promote muscle relaxation, increase blood circulation, and alleviates tension, facilitating faster recovery after sports or intense workouts. The application of heated stones to targeted areas of the body helps soothe sore muscles, reduce inflammation, and enhance flexibility, ultimately contributing to improved athletic performance. Also, the relaxation and stress-relieving effects of hot stone massage aid in mental rejuvenation, which helps promoting both physical and mental readiness.
Benefits include;
- IMPROVED CIRCULATION AND MUSCLE RECOVERY
- REDUCTION IN DOMS AND MUSCLE PAIN
- INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION
- IMPROVED ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
- STRESS REDUCTION AND IMPROVED MENTAL WELLBEING
** In all our Memberships and Packages we also include our Specialist Recovery Treatments free of charge within the treatment time when booked as part of the Performance Massage appointment. We just don’t see the point of charging you extra if it fits within your booked treatment time.
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The added benefits of Specialist Treatments
I'm not an athlete, so how could it be relevant to me?
Is it possible that I may not be able to have a certain treatment?
Yes that is possible. Before starting any treatment we will go through your medical history and current state of health to ensure the treatment is safe and applicable to you. We will also provide all necessary information about the treatment in beforehand so that you can make an informed decision whether or not to proceed. We will never force you to accept any treatment.
Will cupping leave bruises or marks on my body after treatment?
You will not get bruises, but round circle markings of varying colour intensity is likely to develop during the session, and that is exactly what we aim to do. The darker the circles the more stagnant blood has been drawn to the surface, improving circulation and waste and metabolic waste removal. Most markings fade within a few days to a week, but some intense markings may stay for longer, so we don’t recommend you having a cupping session before soon before your beach holiday, unless you want to look like a mean professional athlete. We think it looks pretty cool!
Can I request a specific treatment type?
Absolutely, many of our clients have had specialist treatments before and know what works for them, and that’s really great. We will still advise during the consultation or during the treatment regarding the suitability for the treatment.
Can you help me if I've got an injury?
It depends on the injury and how far you are gone with recovery and your rehabilitation programme. Some specialist treatments are great for supporting your recovery and may be a great addition to your rehabilitation programme. We are not medical professionals so always consult with your doctor if you have an injury and make sure you get a written consent letter before booking your booking any treatment session.
Can I book just one session?
Of course you can, and sometimes it’s good to just try it out, but to get the best sustainable results we recommend a series of sessions. For optimum recovery and physical readiness we advice you going for a personalised programme, which always include a one-off appointment before your programme starts. Besides, bundles and programmes work out a lot cheaper per session. Win Win Win.
How do I book?
To get the most out of Performance Massage we always recommend opting for a massage bundle or one of our Physical Readiness Memberships. We know from personal and professional experience that whilst a single session provides some immediate relief, committing to a series optimises the therapeutic impact and effectiveness of each session and ensures long-term benefits for recovery and physical readiness. A membership or bundle also works out cheaper and helps you to stay consistent and committed.
If it’s your first time with us, whether as a member or as a one-off treatment, we always start with a free online consultation, followed by an in-person appointment for your body assessment and your first treatment.