Andover Massage Therapy provides professional sports and clinical massage (soft tissue therapy) with kinesiology taping, acupuncture for sports injuries and myofascial cupping where there is clinical need
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft tissue therapy uses a variety of methods including deep tissue massage, stretching and neuromuscular techniques to assist in reducing musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction caused by overuse in sport, medical conditions or postural issues from everyday life. Some of the benefits include:
- Relieves aches and pains
- Injury prevention
- Stress relief and relaxation
- Postural correction
- Assist in recovery from training and injury
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is a tool that can be used to help prevent or treat a variety of musculoskeletal issues. The aim is that its application creates decompression to assist lymphatic drainage and blood flow, as well as improving mechanics and providing a positive neurological stimulus.
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture and dry needling techniques can be a useful tool, alongside massage, to assist in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues. Studies have shown that it can have an analgesic pain killing affect, improve inflammatory response and release muscle tension
Myofascial Cupping
Using the application of decompressed cups to create a vacuum effect on the skin, the aim of this soft tissue therapy is to decompress the layers of connective tissue and muscles which can improve range of motion, circulation and lymphatic movement.