Contraindications

There are times when sports massage could be detrimental rather than beneficial to you. If you currently have any of the following conditions, you should not have a sports massage:

   • A body temperature over 100°F, or feeling unwell.
   • Acute Traumas: open wounds, recent bruising, sprained ligaments, chilblains, burns
   • Tumours - Where there is swelling, which is inconsistent with recent bruising.
   • Diseased blood vessels - Varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis
   • Cancer
   • Melanoma
   • Haemophilia
   • Infectious skin disease - Bacterial infection, Fungal infection, Viral infections, Herpes
   • Previous adverse reaction to massage treatment
   • Symptoms that appear to make advice from a doctor advisable
   • Diabetics can have a sports massage but need to have appropriate medication handy

Procedure

If you don't have contraindications, you will be able to have a sports or indian head massage.

During the first session, a consultation takes place. The practitioner will record the client's relevant health and fitness details and the environment in which they live and work. A physical assessment is then carried out in order to observe postural alignment. This indicates to the practitioner which muscles require treatment.

In many cases, a course of 4 Sports Massage treatments can be recommended for the prevention and rapid recovery of injuries. Alternatively, sports massage can also be used as a relaxing and deeper form of massage. It is a treatment tailored to the individual's requirements and you don't have to be a top athlete to enjoy the benefits of a well-tuned body!