At Luck’s Yard we offer both Swedish Deep Tissue Massage and Sports Massage – both therapies are explained below.
We have two massage therapists – Rob Rusak and Liz Witham who can offer a variety of massage techniques – you can see their profiles under the Meet the Team tab on the homepage.
Here is a brief explanation of the massage therapies we offer with links below so you can read more. This will help you decide which massage you think may be the most beneficial for you – or even a combination of all!
Our chiropractors and massage therapists work closely together and will often refer their patients during a treatment plan to ensure that they are getting the most beneficial therapy for their particular symptoms.
Swedish Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. During a massage, the therapist works to release any chronic muscle tension or knots you may have – also known as ‘adhesions’.
Swedish deep tissue massage is designed to make you feel more relaxed. It can improve your circulation and soothe your muscles.
Lengthening and cross fibre techniques, pin and stretch and trigger points are all used as well as effleurage and petrissage usually used in Swedish massage, to warm up and prepare for deeper pressure.
Swedish massage uses softer technique on the bonier and more delicate parts of your body, and a stronger technique where there is thicker muscle coverage. This sensitivity to pressure makes it ideal for relaxation.
More about Swedish Deep Tissue Massage
What is Swedish massage good for?
Besides the calming benefits, Swedish massage is thought to be good for:
• easing muscular strain by flushing out toxins
• improving circulation by increasing oxygen flow in the blood
• helping to keep ligaments and tendons supple
• stimulating the nervous system
• reducing emotional and physical stress
Are there any medical conditions that may prevent me having this treatment?
As with all treatments, inform your therapist of any medical conditions you may have and tell them if you are – or just think you might be – pregnant.
It is best to avoid heavy meals and alcohol in the hours leading up to your massage.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a more targeted, muscle-specific, deep tissue therapy to benefit those engaged in regular physical activity.
It is used to correct imbalances in soft tissue that are caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. It helps soften and lengthen scar tissue and release muscle tension and pain. Additionally, advice is given in relation to nutrition, hydration, stretches and exercise to support training and improve posture and flexibility and thus reduce training stress (over-compensation).
Overall, treatment will help prevent injury, enhance performance and significantly aid recovery from DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), felt 48hrs post event.
It will reduce levels of cortisol (stress hormone) and stimulate the release of oxytocin & serotonin (happy & calming hormones).
Are there any medical conditions that may prevent me having this treatment?
As with all treatments, inform your therapist of any medical conditions you may have and tell them if you are – or just think you might be – pregnant.
It is best to avoid heavy meals and alcohol in the hours leading up to your massage.
