Cockermouth Sports Massage

Sports massage at Cockermouth Rehab Studio is delivered by Oli Grisedale at Lake District Sports Massage.

Sports Massage is a form of soft tissue manual therapy that aims to reduce pain, improve mobility and performance by relieving muscle tension and stiffness through enhanced blood flow and the removal of toxins.  It can also aid in the reduction of stress. Although the fundamental massage techniques such as deep tissue massage are used, a range of techniques including soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques, trigger pointing and frictioning are all used where appropriate.

Oli also uses cupping, which is a form massage which decompresses soft tissues using vacuum suction, unlike other forms of massage that compresses soft tissues. During cupping, the cup gently draws your skin up and lifts underlying soft tissue into the cup creating a decompression effect and increased blood flow, which all help towards reducing pain and tightness and increases the rate of recovery from injury.

Benefits include:

• Reduced pain and muscle soreness
• Improved flexibility and mobility
• Improved sporting performance
• Reduced stress
• Improved sleep quality
• Improved circulation