Acubody is based in Holborn and is now a leading sports injury clinic in London. The therapists here use sports massage, which is based on Swedish massage, and also acupuncture for treating sports injuries. A lighter form of sports massage is also provided for the purpose of toning up the muscles and increasing blood flow for sportsmen and women prior to taking part in an event.

Deep tissue massages such as sports massage and Swedish massage do not have instant effects as they release fluids and tension within deep muscles. However, there will be a feeling of much greater well-being the next day.

Further benefits include improved flexibility and range of motion, resulting in increased performance. A massage will also improve the circulation and nutrition available to the muscles. The supply of oxygen and nutrients is maximised by the increased blood flow and helps the body to rebuild itself.

After exercise, waste products such as carbonic acid and lactic acid build up in the muscles, and the increased blood flow helps to remove these toxins and thus shortens the recovery time between workouts. Massage also has a sedative effect on the nervous system, and by relaxing the muscles can help to prevent over-training which can have an effect on muscle building. Indeed, a study of athletes in the US in 2010 found that those who had massages before and after strength training definitely suffered from less soreness.

A sports massage at Acubody is geared towards the individual athlete’s sport, since one sport may use a different set of muscles from another sport. So a golfer, for instance, will use a completely different group of muscles from a sprinter. Furthermore, a sports massage can be used for people who have never played a sport. Any repetitive actions which affect a group of muscles can result in an injury. So, for instance, digging the garden can cause injury, and so can sitting hunched over a laptop for long periods.

There are also psychological benefits in a sports massage. Many people do not understand the effects of stress on competition, but a sports massage has more than just the physical effects. It relaxes the mind as well as the body, and there is no doubt that an athlete who is free from stress and has a relaxed attitude will perform better than one who is suffering from stress.
About The Company:
Acubody is a leading sports injury clinic in London and uses both sports massage, which is based on Swedish massage, and acupuncture to help reduce recovery time from sports injuries. For further information contact Duncan McGechie on 020 3823 6888 or email [email protected].
http://www.acubody.net/
Greater London
Acubody Ltd
London Natural Health,
46 Theobalds Road,
London,
WC1X 8NW