Hemel Hempstead Massage Clinic

Sports massage involves the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. When a person exercises, their body is subjected to various types of physical loading and following such activities, with the right amount of rest, the body’s systems adapt to cope with the increased stresses placed on them. These adaptations may affect muscles and other soft tissues, bones, the brain and nervous system. In the right measure and at the right frequency, regular exercise enables the body to cope with increased levels of stress (overload), which allows the body to exercise at higher intensities or for longer durations.

Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduces tension in the muscles and tissue. Deep tissue massage is a more forceful technique that releases tension deep in the muscles and connective tissue.

There is a growing need for massage therapists that have prenatal and postpartum massage training. Prenatal massage is a technique involving deep bodywork to improve circulation, take strain off muscles and joints, and help during prenatal and postpartum pregnancy phases.

Prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue. Prenatal massage predominantly uses the Swedish massage technique, which focuses on long, sweeping strokes with only minimal pressure applied to the body. 

If you are living within the Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Watford, St Albans, or Radlett area why not come in and see how our massage therapy treatments can help you.

The heat from the warm basalt stones made from a volcanic rock carries deep into the muscle which is perfect for those who need to get deeper into the muscles than a relaxing massage would but without the intense pressure of a deep tissue or sports massage. The heat will sink deep into the muscles not only feels great and is relaxing but will ease aches and pains and loosen the muscles to allow a gentle manual manipulation of the muscles once the stones have cooled down.

This is a classic type of relaxing massage for those who are looking to unwind and relieve tension. 

Using various techniques such as stroking, kneading, and petrissage will soothe muscle tension. It works on a more calming and gentle approach to massage helping to increase blood flow and aid lymphatic drainage using light or medium pressure. 

This is a relaxing Swedish-style massage using stress-relieving oil blends where we will also include some visualisation Before we massage we will work on some breathing techniques, teach some mindful techniques to calm the mind, and soothe the nervous system. Creating full body relaxation and de-stress inside and out. And techniques to take home.