Sports-Injury Massage Therapy
At Twomey's Strength & Conditioning, we are introducing Sports-Injury Massage Therapy.
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David Twomey our therapist will work towards treating your injuries and also help with the prevention of injuries recurring. The treatment will deal with the health of muscle and connective tissue, range of movement, tone, symmetry, balance of muscle and the quality of posture.
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There are many techniques used in the treatment, including Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular techniques, Muscle energy techniques and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilititation Stretching, all helping to improve the range of movement and flexibility of joints, along with providing pain relief.
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If you are interested in getting a deep tissue massage, dry needling or kinesiology taping here at Twomey's Strength & Conditioning Gym, contact on the following:
Thanks,
David Twomey
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Canada: 778 723 1059
Email: twomeysstrengthandconditioning@gmail.com
Website: www.davidtwomey.ie
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What is a deep tissue massage?
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Deep tissue massage involves manipulation of the deep layers of tissue in the body, including the fascia and other supportive tissue that make up the muscles and joints. Compared to other popular massage techniques, including Swedish massage or acupressure, which tend to be lighter in pressure and can involve moving the body into certain positions, deep tissue massage is usually slower and firmer.
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A person receiving a deep tissue massage usually lays on the stomach or back in one position, while deep pressure is applied to targeted areas of the body by a trained massage therapist. The massage is beneficial mostly because it helps stimulate blood flow and relieve muscle tension, while at the same time lowering psychological stress and releasing “happy hormones” like serotonin and oxytocin.
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What is Dry Needling Therapy?
Dry Needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscles and connective (fascial) tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
Dry Needling is used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia and connective tissue and diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input and reduce or restore impairments of function leading to improved activity and participation.
Dry Needling may be incorporated into a treatment plan when myofascial TrPs are present. TrPs have been identified in numerous diagnoses and can treat radiculopathies, joint dysfunction, disk pathology, tendinopathies, cranio-mandibular dysfunction, headaches and migraines, tension-type headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, computer-related or repetitive strain disorders, whiplash associated injury, spinal dysfunction, pelvic pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndromes, sports injuries, nocturnal cramps and other relatively uncommon disorders.
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What is Kinesiology Taping?
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Kinesiology Taping made its first major public appearance at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Since then it has taken the world by storm as increasing numbers of healthcare professionals – physiotherapists, sports therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, occupational therapists, massage therapists and lymphoedema specialists – have embraced the Kinesiology Taping Method as an effective aid in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, with the associated swelling and pain, and also lymphoedema.
Whether the patients are professional athletes with complicated injuries or members of the general public with common muscle and joint problems, Kinesiology Taping has become a sought-after additional skill for practitioners to use.
Thanks,
David Twomey
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Canada: 778 723 1059
Email: twomeysstrengthandconditioning@gmail.comWebsite: www.davidtwomey.ie