Massage for runners
Brighton Marathon 2011 - 10 April 2011
Virgin London Marathon 2011 - 17 April 2011
Three Forts Marathon (Worthing, West Sussex) - 1 May 2011
Saab Salomon South Downs Marathon (Chichester, West Sussex) - June 2011
Beachy Head Marathon (Eastbourne, East Sussex) - 22 Oct 2011
Running has grown in popularity recently with people of all ages and levels of ability taking up the challenge. From Brighton Marathon, Half Marathons (like the Beacon Half Marathon) through to charity runs like the Race for Life, event running is more popular than ever. There are lots of sites on the web with advice and training programs to help you reach your desired goal but many runners will start to experience problems along the way.
For muscular aches and pains Sports Massage can play an important role in both injury prevention and helping with problems as they occur. Natural Balance Therapies is Brighton and Hove's number one centre for therapeutic massage with a team of talented professionals to help you achieve your goals.
Sports massage takes different forms depending on the outcome required:
Rehab Work
This focuses on speeding up recovery following injury or long term muscular problems. It is great for treating muscle spasm/strain.
Specifically sports massage can help with pain and dysfunction associated with
- Rotator cuff / shoulder muscles
- Neck muscles
- Lower back pain
- Piriformis syndrome and associated sciatic type pain
- Carpel tunnel problems
- Tight hamstrings and calves
Pre-Event / Pre-Exercise Work
This focuses on getting people ready for physical activity. The main objectives are optimising performance and injury prevention.
Post-Event / Post-Exercise Work
This focuses on speeding up recovery time following physical activity, essential if you are serious about your sport or gym work.
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