Muscles work well most of the time, but occasionally they get over worked, strained, shortened or even pulled doing something really simple, so they need to be rebalanced. During your treatment my challenge is to try and identify what is causing/has caused your problem and help you to prevent it happening again (or happening as badly).

Usually it is something simple such as how you sit at your desk, your driving position, using a mobile phone/Ipad/laptop for too long,  doing a sport without warming up/cooling down properly, having a bad posture which puts uneven pressure on your body, or even sitting on your sofa/settee in a lopsided way.

The key to a successful massage treatment is listening to you telling me where the problems areas are and for us to work together to alleviate/get rid of the problem where possible.   This is your massage treatment so I will work specifically in the areas that your body needs to be pain free and realigned again.  This may involve using firm, deep tissue techniques or gentle, light and relaxing techniques.

Smart Massage offers Sports Massage and Relaxation Therapy in Cwmbran, Torfaen, South Wales.

Why not treat your partner/friend/family member to a sports or relaxation massage for their Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, as a Thank You present or for another special occasion. Gift vouchers are available and can be sent via e-mail or collected from the clinic by prior arrangement. The cost of a gift voucher is £40, which can be paid via a bank transfer or in person by cash/card.

Smart Massage provides sports massage treatment for individuals who require massage to aid recovery following sports and strenuous exercise. It can also be beneficial for ongoing maintenance to minimise stress and fatigue in the tissues and reduce muscle tension.

Sports massage is the focused manipulation of the specific muscles used in various sports. It uses a number of techniques to decrease muscle pain and improve recovery, as well as improve overall range of motion and flexibility to support safe, effective movement.

Various techniques and movements are used to try to help an individuals body achieve maximum performance and physical conditioning, with a decreased chance of injury or pain and a quicker recovery. A sports massage session is specifically tailored to an individuals needs. Examples of techniques used in sports massage include effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), compression, friction and tapotement (rhythmic striking), stretching and percussion.

For more information on Sports Massage please click this link.

Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Swedish massage is the most commonly used form of massage.

A relaxation massage uses a system of long, gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, generally in the direction of blood flow toward the heart. It is used to promote general relaxation, improve circulation and range of motion, and relieve muscle tension.

The entire process is extremely relaxing and is championed for its ability to reduce both emotional and physical stress. Gentle massage stimulates sensory nerve endings in the skin, which transmit messages through the nervous system and cause the brain to release endorphins. These are the body’s natural painkillers, feel-good chemicals that create a sense of well-being.

For more information on Relaxation and Deep Tissue Massage please click this link.

To book an appointment for a Sports Massage or Relaxation Therapy or to contact me for any other reason please call, email or fill in the contact form. I will be happy to answer any queries. If you have a question you would like to ask me or if you are trying to get hold of me outside of office hours, send me a message and request a call back.