Sports Massage not just for sporty people!

Elisabeth Benson is an Eastbourne Sports Massage Therapist based at MSK Martial Arts. She is passionate about what she does and keen to dispel the myth that Sports Massage is only for sporty people. She herself was motivated to train as a therapist after experiencing a vast improvement in both her running performance and chronic back pain through massage.

“Most people I see are actually suffering from the effects of everyday stresses and strains on the body. Many have chronic neck, shoulder or back pain, tight shortened muscles or soft tissue pain around stiff joints. Stress can cause surprisingly painful tension in the neck and shoulders. Anything from digging in the garden to sitting down all day hunched over a computer can result in muscular pain which responds amazingly well to Sports Massage. Obviously I treat many sports injuries too, and even past muscle damage can improve significantly, especially when scar tissue has formed or adhesions within the muscle fibres need breaking down to improve performance and help prevent further injuries. The body often adapts to move differently following an injury and this compensatory movement can cause problems which can be alleviated by Sports Massage.”

Elisabeth spends an hour with each client on their first appointment for their assessment, treatment plan, initial massage and exercise advice. After this they can book either hourly or half hourly treatments as required. She is always mindful that someone who’s never had a massage before may find it slightly daunting, as she herself did, so she strives to create a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and checking that they are comfortable and happy with the amount of pressure applied. She strongly believes that Sports Massage can help anybody whatever their age, size or level of fitness.

“Sports Massage is fantastic for keeping the muscles in good condition, as strong, flexible, smoothly stretching and contracting muscles enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. Perfect for sports people and just as great for people at the other end of the scale who want to relieve the pressure on their joints, release their tight back, improve their mobility or ease their pain.”

Elisabeth Benson

Elisabeth can be contacted on 07840 708424 or via woottonsportsmassage.com