Massage

Massage is an ancient art which has been valued for its healing properties for hundreds of years. Over the last few years, especially in the West, massage has become known as a luxury rather than a serious and important practice. However we believe that massage is a fundamental practice which plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Physiotherapy Matters can offer patients both deep tissue massage and sport massage depending on their particular condition.

Deep tissue massage

This type of massage concentrates on the deeper layer of muscles and connective tissue. When muscle tension occurs it is normally a result of rigid tissue in the muscles. When our physiotherapists perform deep tissue massage they target problem areas with direct pressure to loosen the muscles and relieve tension.

Sports massage

We believe strongly that prevention is better than a cure - and for athletes, a regular sports massage can help strengthen the muscles and identify weak areas. We can offer advice on how to minimize the risk of injury.
If, unfortunately you have already suffered an injury, sports massage can play a vital role in allowing you to regain full strength. When you receive a sports massage the physiotherapist will manipulate the muscles in order to relieve fatigue, reduce inflammation in the muscles and promote flexible joints. Sports massage can benefit a variety of patients, from athletes training for a marathon, to someone who attends the gym once a week.

Massage can also be used to treat a variety of conditions including:

• Muscle and ligament problems
• Neck and Back problems
• Trapped nerves
• Frozen shoulder
• Whiplash
• Muscle tension
• Accident injury

For an assessment and specific advice on whether massage can benefit you please call us at the Gosforth Clinic on 0191 236 8729