Massage Therapy
Mark Fewtrell provides our massage therapy services and is a registered member of Massage New Zealand (MNZ). In April 2007, The Massage Institute of New Zealand (founded in 1985) and the Therapeutic Massage Association (1989) merged to form Massage New Zealand. The role of MNZ is to set the standards of excellence for professional practice and education, and to support and regulate the highest qualified therapists in the country.
Massage is a recognized, effective treatment for many health conditions. It enhances the natural healing processes of the body, relieving tension and stress,
and inducing a relaxed, revitalised person.
Furthermore, therapeutic massage is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation
programmes. By manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body, massage
therapy promotes muscle relaxation, lower blood pressure, a reduction in heart rate, an increase in
blood circulation and lymph flow, an improvement in range of
motion, and an increase in endorphins (the natural painkillers of the body), enhancing
health and wellness.
The type of massage that you receive will depend totally on your personal needs.
Although the majority of clients at adidas Sports Medicine receive massage for
sport injury related problems, our massage therapist specialises in the following
areas:
Sports Massage - focuses on muscle groups relevant to a particular sport
and is available for the recreational, amateur or professional sportsperson.
Sports massage:
- reduces the chance of injury, by relieving stress points in muscles, before
they result in restrictions or spasm;
- maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow;
- improves the range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved
power and performance;
- decreases performance anxiety and sharpens mental focus;
- facilitates the regular processes of the body for recovery from exercise;
- shortens the recovery time between workouts.
Relaxation Massage - is a system of long strokes, kneading and friction
movements, all flowing toward the heart, which are used to manipulate the soft
tissues and the more superficial layers of the muscles. In combination with
active and passive movements of the joints, these techniques are designed to
energize the body by stimulating circulation. The key benefits of relaxation
massage therapy are:
- Physical - improves the blood flow and the movement of lymph throughout
the body, facilitates the removal of metabolic wastes resulting from exercise
or inactivity, and increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and
tissue. In addition massage stimulates the release of endorphins - the natural painkillers of the body- into the brain and nervous system.
- Mental - provides a relaxed state of alertness, reduces mental stress and
enhances the capacity for calm thinking and creativity.
- Emotional - creates a feeling of well-being and reduces anxiety levels.
Deep Tissue Massage - pressure is used to relieve chronic muscle tension,
strain and tendonitis. At all times, pressure is applied slowly with the continuing
consent of the client. This therapy works through slow strokes and deep finger
pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain
of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it focuses
on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Trigger Point Therapy - applies concentrated finger pressure to painful
irritated areas in the muscles to break the cycles of spasm and pain. These
trigger points are sensitive areas that can cause pain in other parts of the
body. For example, a trigger point in the shoulder can cause pain in the head
or neck. Trigger point pain is often chronic. By applying pressure or friction
to the trigger point, the therapist can often neutralize the referred pain.
This technique balances the central nervous system with the musculoskelatal
system.
If you require treatment for sport related problems, muscular aches and pains,
or stress, then phone for an appointment with our massage therapist. A referral
is not required.
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