This involves hands on massage and passive and active stretching .
Stretching increases flexibility and mobility. Increasing the stretch tolerance of muscles and connective tissue. It inhibits pain by relieving pressure on local nerves, releases contractures caused by age, inactivity and muscle strain. Consistent stretching will elongate the muscle.
- Restores function after injury
- Helps prevent injury
- Increases efficiency of movement
Massage
- for promotion of tissue drainage
- muscle relaxation
- and pain relief
- relaxation of muscle spasm
I offer Manual Therapy in the Guildford, Surrey area.
