Sports Massage has been proven to flush the muscles and ease the soreness in the body after exercise. In addition, a qualified therapist should be able to uncover any tightness in the muscles and detect any muscular imbalances, both of which if left untreated could develop into an injury. In an ideal world it would be great to have a weekly massage to keep your muscles loose. However, for many people this is simply not practical so self massage is a good way to prevent your muscles tightening between treatments with a qualified practitioner. A great way to manipulate the muscles yourself is by using The Grid. This is an evolution of the traditional foam roller and comes well recommended. It is an easy and effective way to target tension in muscles and release the stiffness yourself. The Grid is available through the link to Physio Supplies on the right side of this page and although it’s slightly more expensive than the standard roller, it is tougher and will last longer. When your muscles feel heavy, sore and tight, make The Grid a regular part of your post-training routine.

For the last year, I have been providing monthly massage treatments on-site for the employees of a major organisation in West Yorkshire. The management of these massage days is simple. I liaise with one member of staff who manages my schedule for the day of the visit. My visits are advertised throughout the office and I also get a feature on their intranet. The fact that I am on-site makes it easy for the employees to get the treatment they need without invading their valuable time outside of work. I see approximately 8 employees per visit, for either a 30 or 50 minute session and my massage days are so popular that they get booked up two months in advance.

The business I visit is very proactive in offering their staff the facilities and the opportunity to exercise during working hours to boost health and encourage a more positive work/life balance. Massage fits with this ethic. For those employees who prefer not to exercise during working hours, the availability of a massage treatment at their place of work encourages them to get away from their workload and allows them time to relax, so they return to their desk feeling revitalised and much more aware of their posture. If you think your business may be interested in bringing massage on-site then please contact me.