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Sports Massage Services

 

Sports massage can be done during the following phases of training and injury recovery:

  • During the conditioning / training phase
  • Pre competition
  • Inter competition
  • Post competition

Sports massage can be used for the following:

  • Maintenance
  • Injury prevention
  • Injury evaluation and rehabilitation

Sports soft tissue massage is not only beneficial to those undertaking sports it is also important for everyone in prevention and recovery from soft tissue injuries.  I can therefore provide advice and treatment as follows:

  • Assessment and assistance for posture imbalances
  • Soft tissue massage for prevention or rehabilitation following soft tissue injuries

 

Holistic Practice Philosophy

Janice Clarke, Sports Soft Tissue Therapist

Janice is a Soft Tissue Therapist specialised in the treatment of sports injuries. I wanted to bring together my passion and interest in sports to my work as a soft tissue therapist to help individuals and teams progress from being able to perform normal daily physical functions to sporting and highly skilled activities.

Soft Tissue Therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is not only applicable for sports people but for everyone as it helps in prevention and recovery from soft tissue injuries.

“When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.”
– Lao Tzu

Dry Needling

Dry needling is used to release trigger points which are characterised by pain and present as nodules or tight bands within a muscle. It also assists in healing due to its local soft tissue effects and pain relief which essentially occurs at four levels; local, spinal, brain stem and higher centre.

Medical Acupuncture

Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine.

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping for sport provides support to joints and muscles without restricting range of motion and in addition interacts with the pain receptors, blood and lymph vessels.

Pre-Competition Strapping

Pre-competition strapping is done to provide support to a weakened part of the body, without limiting its function, by preventing movements which stress the weakened area.

Maintenance Sports Massage

Maintenance sports soft tissue massage is beneficial in the prevention and recovery from soft tissue injuries.

Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy

  • Promotes recovery from injury
  • Eases stiffness in tired and damaged muscles
  • Alleviates stress and tension
  • Increases mobility
  • Provides pain relief and reduces swelling
  • Removes scar tissue, reducing the occurance of repeat injuries
  • Improves and stimulates circulation
  • Identifies potential problem areas, preventing injury
  • Promotes improved performance of sporting activity
  • Increases endurance
  • Improves posture
  • Alleviates stress and tension and helps aid relaxation

 

"Janice Clarke has treated me many times. I find her approach very professional and knowledgeable. As a triathlete and windsurfer, I have suffered injuries to my legs, shoulders and lower back and these injuries have resulted in pain over the years. Janice has managed to locate the exact areas of the injuries and her treatment has improved my mobility and reduced the pain. I definitely recommend Janice as an excellent Soft Tissue Sport Therapist."

– Julio Sanchez

"I compete in triathlons and therefore have regular massage sessions with Janice. Janice is very professional and provides a beneficial sports massage but she also goes into depth and looks at body movements and prescribes exercises and stretches that will help in both healing of injuries and to better performance in the future. I can recommend Janice to anyone for her sports massage therapy services".

– Tonie Stahlfest

"As an ultra and trail runner I know I can rely on Janice, who is an athlete herself, for a sport's massage to help keep me running injury free. We also trust Janice to treat our running holiday guests. We know that she will offer everyone the same professional service and high level of care. Janice takes the time to give a thorough examination before massage, taking into account specific training loads and previous injuries. Massages are followed up with take away advice and tips to help keep you running strong into the future. Janice is highly recommended for her 5-star treatment".

– Sarah Whittington

Get in Touch

+34 684 450798
janice@bodylines.info 

Work Hours

Mon – Sat: 18:00 – 20:00
Sunday: Closed

Cortijo Los Olivos
Carretera JA5300, KM2,
La Hortichuela 23689
Jaen, Andalucia, Spain