Sports Massage Hampstead
Releasing tension in muscles, improving circulation and helping to relax the body, all here at Walking On Clouds
If you engage in regular exercise, incorporating sports massages into your routine is highly recommended. Sports massage therapy offers a diverse range of techniques tailored to your individual needs.
This specialised type of massage aims to relieve muscle pain, prevent injuries, and facilitate your exercise program. Whether you opt for deep tissue massage or other sports massage techniques, the focus remains on enhancing performance and promoting recovery.
By addressing trigger points and discomfort, sports massage not only helps alleviate pain but also aids in your overall recovery process. With regular sessions, you can expect to experience reduced pain, improved mobility, and a faster return to peak condition, ensuring that nothing holds you back from reaching your fitness goals.
Who are we?
With 10 years of experience, our sports massage therapists work with passion and expertise in pilates, physiotherapy and massage. Having completed a physiotherapy degree and a Mat Pilates Diploma, we have the medical knowledge to back up our practice. As well as this, the whole team has taken on extra training to make sure that you get the best service possible.
We give our utmost efforts to our customers, by sharing our knowledge on how to function, perform and achieve their goals. This includes discussing with you the knowledge on preventative care, injury rehabilitation, pain management and general wellness.
Is sports massage right for me?
Sports massage isn't just tailored for those immersed in regular physical activity; it caters to a diverse range of individuals seeking relief from various pursuits. Our adept sports massage therapists adopt a results-oriented approach, ensuring suitability for people from all walks of life. Whether it's enhancing flexibility, alleviating muscle pain, or addressing postural discomfort, our massages are adaptable to your needs.
In addition to averting injuries, sports massage therapy effectively mitigates the recurrence of past ailments. By enhancing muscle elasticity, it safeguards against the reappearance of strains, ligament issues, pain, stiffness, and trauma, common among athletes and those engaged in repetitive activities. These therapeutic interventions not only alleviate immediate discomfort but also fortify your body's resilience against future afflictions.
Walking On Clouds prides itself on delivering exceptional sports massage services to a wide array of clients, with a particular focus on runners, triathletes, tennis players, footballers, cricket players, rugby players, and golfers. Whether you're grappling with discomfort, recovering from a sports injury, or seeking preventive measures, our specialised treatments are tailored to your specific requirements.
What should I expect from sports massage therapy?
Contrary to popular belief, sports massage therapy isn’t the type of treatment that you would find at a spa. Our Sports therapists are knowledgeable in the musculoskeletal structure and anatomy of the human body and trained in physiotherapy to make sure they give the best service possible.
Sports therapy is compromised of methods that improve movement quality and boost recovery from injury or pain induced by exercise.
Effleurage
Effleurage involves gentle strokes using the palm of the hand directed towards the heart, promoting increased blood flow.
Petrissage
Petrissage entails kneading movements that aid in muscle recovery, making it an integral part of sports massage therapy.
Tapotement
Tapotement stimulates muscles, particularly useful in pre-event massages. Techniques such as cupping and hacking are utilised to provide this stimulation.
Friction
Friction movements are effective for penetrating deep muscle tissues, making them particularly beneficial for healing injuries and warming up muscles.
Vibration
Vibration techniques involve rapid movements that relax and soothe muscles, contributing to overall muscle recovery and relaxation.
Creating a calm environment
Sports massage also fosters a tranquil environment. By reducing stress and anxiety, it promotes a sense of wellbeing, complementing its physical benefits.
What techniques are used during sports massage?
What are the benefits of doing sports massage therapy?
Increased muscle blood flow
Raised muscle temperature
Removal of toxins from the muscle
Break down of scar tissue
Muscular pain relief
Physiological and psychological preparation for a race or event
A positive sense of well-being
Enhanced relaxation
lowered stress levels
Improved sleep patterns
“Definitely the best in Hampstead! Gabriella is my go to, she has been so helpful in treating my sports/overuse injuries. I usually see her for a sports massage and dry needling. She’s so knowledgeable and friendly and easy to book with. She spends time assessing your needs and determining a treatment plan to get you back in action. Alex is amazing as well, I have seen him if Gabriella is unavailable and I’m desperate to get in. If you’re looking for very knowledge physios/massage therapists, I highly recommend, seriously the best!”Tara Jarvis
“Incredible massages for work-related and sport-related aches and pains. Alex is an incredible therapist for my chronic back issues. He finds the exact pain points and addresses them with strong and caring hands, using a mindful and therapeutic approach. Lovely new place!”Alex Ja
Reviews
"I have been seing Alina for the past few weeks to address my lower back pain and I am impressed with the results. My work requires using my body and my lower back. This has created some issues over the past few years and became quite painful. I am happy to experience release and less pain since I am having the massage sessions. Thank you, totally recommended!"- Lazar Claudiu