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Soft Tissue Therapy

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What Is The Difference Between Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy?

Soft tissue therapy is an umbrella term for the treatment and management of the soft tissues. Sports massage is one of many soft tissue therapy techniques that we use at Sharp Physiotherapy.

Other soft tissue therapy techniques we utilise include:

  • Deep Soft Tissue Massage
  • Sports Massage.
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)
  • Trigger Point Release
  • Cupping
  • Muscle Energy Techniques
  • Deep transverse frictions
  • Dry Needling
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What Are The Benefits Of Soft Tissue Therapy?

Soft tissue therapy involves the management & manipulation of the soft tissue structures within the body through various different manual therapy techniques.

These soft tissue structures include muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

Abnormalities within these soft tissue structures such as tightness, adhesions, inflammation or trigger points will lead to altered biomechanics, increased joint stress and pain.

Benefits of soft tissue therapy include:

  • Reduces muscle tightness and tension.
  • Improves flexibility and mobility.
  • Increased joint range of movement.
  • Speeds up recovery post training.
  • Encourages activation of muscle groups.
  • Increased performance.
  • Reduces risk of injury.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Joe for a couple of seasons at Doncaster Rovers. He is up there with the best I’ve worked with throughout my 23 year professional football career. What sets him apart from most Physio’s I’ve worked with is his genuine love for his job and his authentic character. No injury is ever too big or too small and he always makes you feel like everything will be ok. His attention to detail and positive communication were always reassuring for myself. I couldn’t recommend Joe enough.”

James CoppingerProfessional Footballer

Is Sports Massage Or Soft Tissue Therapy Just For Sports People?

Absolutely not! This type of treatment is a fantastic option for managing all aches and pains that have developed through lifestyle, work or exercise.

Soft tissue therapy is a beneficial to patients from all walks of life.

While it is commonly associated with athletes due to its focus on improving athletic performance, soft tissue therapy can be beneficial to a wide range of people that are not involved in sport.

Here are some commons reason why people who are not athletes might seek soft tissue therapy:

  1. Pain Relief: Sports massage can reduce pain by alleviating muscle tension and discomfort. This may be bought on by various factors including sedentary lifestyles and stress.
  2. Injury Rehabilitation: Soft tissue therapy is frequently used as a part of a persons injury rehabilitation program. This can aid in the recovery process for injuries that have occurred outside of a sports setting.
  3. Improve Flexibility: Sports massage can increase the flexibility of the muscles and improve the range of movement available at adjacent joints.
  4. Improve Posture: People with postural issues from prolonged sitting at a desk benefit from sports massage by addressing muscle tightness and imbalances.
  5. Stress Reduction: Many people choose soft tissue therapy treatments to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
  6. Recovery: Soft tissue therapy can aid in muscle recovery after strenuous no sporting activities such manual labor.
  7. General Wellbeing: Some people choose sports massage as part of their wellness routine to prevent muscle tension.

Sport massage and soft tissue therapy offers a range of benefits beyond athletic performance enhancement and can be valuable for anyone seeking relief from muscle tension, pain or stress.

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