Sports Massage

Elevate Your Performance with Sports Massage

Are you an athlete looking to push your boundaries and enhance your performance? Look no further! At Patrick Esson Osteopathy, we understand the importance of optimal physical well-being for athletes. That's why we are proud to present the incredible benefits of sports massage tailored specifically to help you excel in your chosen sport.

Experience the Power of Sports Massage

Sports massage is a specialized type of therapy that focuses on treating and preventing injuries, while also improving athletic performance. Whether you're a professional athlete or enjoy sports recreationally, our sports massage will provide you with a winning edge. Here are some of the outstanding benefits waiting for you:

1. Enhanced Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion

Sports massage targets tight and restricted muscles, tendons, and ligaments that may hinder your performance. By applying deep strokes, kneading, and stretching techniques, our skilled therapists can help increase your muscle flexibility and range of motion. Enjoy improved agility, speed, and reduce the risk of strains and sprains that may hold you back.

2. Speedy Recovery and Injury Prevention

Suffering from sports-related injuries can be frustrating and time-consuming. Our sports massage therapy focuses on alleviating muscle soreness, reducing inflammation, and promoting faster recovery after intense training or competition. By enhancing blood circulation and oxygen flow to your muscles, you can bounce back quicker and minimize the risk of future injuries.

3. Stress Reduction and Relaxation

Training and competing at a high level can put immense physical and mental stress on any athlete. Sports massage is not only beneficial for your physical well-being but also helps you relax and stay mentally focused. It reduces anxiety, relieves tension, and promotes the release of endorphins, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on any challenge.

4. Improved Performance and Endurance

By incorporating sports massage into your training regime, you'll witness a significant improvement in your overall performance and endurance levels. Sports massage helps to optimize muscle function, improve coordination, and boost your energy levels, allowing you to push yourself further and achieve new milestones in your athletic pursuits.

5. Personalised Approach

At Patrick Esson Osteopathy, we understand that every athlete has unique requirements. Our highly skilled therapists will develop a customized sports massage treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you're a runner, weightlifter, tennis player, or participate in any other sport, we adapt our

Don’t hesitate any longer, book now to experience the benefits of sports massage for yourself!

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a fantastically mobile and versatile joint!

Sports such as basketball can be difficult if you’re suffering with shoulder pain.

The shoulder is created by a “ball” at the top of the arm bone (humerus) and a “socket” on the outside of the shoulder blade (scapula). It is held together by the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles, a thick capsule, ligaments, and other muscles that cross the joint from the torso to the arm. These structures enable the arm to push, pull, lift and move our bodies and objects throughout the day and during sports or exercise. 

However, the shoulder can often be a site of discomfort and is the third most common reason people speak to their GPs about pain. Shoulder pain can often present as an ache or stiffness, difficulty when moving or lifting the arm, painful clunking or grinding sensations, and associated neck or upper back pain. Thankfully, the majority of new shoulder pain gets better within a few days, especially if the activities that aggravate the shoulder are temporarily reduced and the pain is allowed to settle down. When pain persists, the level of pain is severe, or the pain is related to a significant injury or trauma it is recommended to have your shoulder assessed by a professional.

What is shoulder pain caused by?

Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain is considered the most common type of shoulder pain and often describes a situation when it is difficult or painful to lift your arm, reach above your head or behind your back. The rotator cuff’s primary role is to provide stability to the shoulder and move the arm. The rotator cuff is highly active throughout the day and when demand on the muscles or tendons outstrips capacity in the tissues they can become irritated and painful. 

An individualised rehabilitation plan can reduce shoulder pain and get you moving back quickly!

Getting function back and decreasing pain are normally the initial priority for treatment, being able to move your arm and complete day-to-day tasks pain free is top of my list when treating shoulder pain. Once this is achieved the focus switches to long-term rehabilitation, working with you to build resilience in your shoulders through individualised and specific exercises. Increasing strength and control to create robust joints, muscles and tendons to cope with the demands of your active life or sport. 

How can Patrick Esson Osteopathy help?

I know how frustrating a painful shoulder can be and how it impacts nearly everything you do. I’ve had great success treating and rehabilitating shoulder injuries. If you would like to reduce your shoulder pain, increase your confidence and return to your active life don’t wait any longer to start your recovery - get in touch now.