Sports Massage – Surf and Sports Myotherapy
We help athletes perform at their best and recover from injuries more quickly.
Wave goodbye to muscle pain and surf towards peak performance!
Whether you’re an athlete, a once-a-week sports enthusiast, or just physically active living in Noosa or just visiting the Sunshine Coast, a sports massage will help drain away fatigue, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility, and overall prepare you for peak performance. It is also great to prevent injuries that could get in the way of your training and goals.
What is sports massage therapy, and is sports massage good for you?
Sports massage therapy can be a valuable tool to improve your physical condition and stay at the top of your game.
Sports massage therapy is a specialised form of massage therapy that is focused on helping athletes and physically active individuals prevent injuries, enhance performance, and recover from injuries. This type of massage therapy involves a combination of deep tissue massage, stretching, and other techniques that are tailored to meet your specific needs.
During your first appointment, we will discuss the status of your current health, lifestyle, and relevant medical history. We’ll work on draining your fatigue, reducing your muscle tension, fixing your flexibility, and overall preparing you for your next physical challenge! All that while preventing those injuries that may get in the way of your performance.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Sports massage helps to increase blood flow and reduce muscle tension, which can aid in faster recovery after intense physical activity. Additionally, it can help you prepare for competitions by increasing your range of motion and improving your flexibility.
Improved muscle recovery
Sports massage helps to increase blood flow and reduce muscle tension, which can aid in faster recovery after intense physical activity.
Injury prevention
Regular sports massage can help to identify and address areas of tension and tightness, reducing the risk of injury during physical activity.
Enhanced flexibility and range of motion
By targeting specific muscle groups, sports massage can help to improve flexibility and range of motion, leading to improved athletic performance.
Reduced muscle soreness
Sports massage can help to alleviate muscle soreness and discomfort, making it easier for athletes to train and perform at their best.
Stress relief
Sports massage can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation, which can be particularly beneficial for athletes dealing with the pressures of competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports massage physiotherapy?
Sports massage is a type of therapeutic massage that focuses on the needs of athletes and physically active individuals. It typically involves a combination of deep tissue massage, stretching, and other techniques that are tailored to meet the specific needs of athletes. On the other hand, physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that aims to help people regain, maintain, and improve their physical function and mobility. Sports massage and physiotherapy are two distinct forms of therapy, but they can be complementary to each other in treating sports injuries or conditions.
Sports massage vs remedial massage: what’s the difference?
While both sports massage and remedial massage involve deep tissue massage and other therapeutic techniques, remedial massage is generally more focused on treating specific conditions or injuries, while sports massage is more focused on enhancing athletic performance and preventing injuries.
Is a sports massage painful and does it actually work?
Sports massage can be slightly uncomfortable but should never be overly painful. Our sports massage therapist will work with you to determine the appropriate level of pressure and adjust their techniques based on your feedback to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the session. It’s important to let them know if you experience any pain or discomfort.
As for whether sports massage actually works, the answer is yes, it can be effective in managing a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. It is often used as part of a larger treatment plan that may also include other techniques, such as stretching, exercise, or manual therapy. It’s important to note that the effectiveness of sports massage may depend on a variety of factors, including the severity and nature of the condition or injury being treated and your overall health and well-being.
Will a sports massage help back pain?
Sports massage can be helpful in relieving back pain, especially if the pain is caused by muscular tension or strain. We’ll do our best to identify areas of tightness or stiffness in your back muscles and will use various techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching or motion exercises to help release tension, reduce soreness, and improve circulation and flexibility in the affected area.
Can sports massage help plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel and bottom of the foot. Our sports massage therapist will use various techniques to help relieve pain and tension in the muscles and tissues of the foot and calf, which can help to reduce the stress on the plantar fascia. Sports massage is not a cure-all for plantar fasciitis, and it may take multiple sessions to see significant improvement.
Is sports massage good for sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that radiates from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg. We’ll use a variety of techniques to help relieve tension in the muscles and tissues surrounding the sciatic nerve, which can help to reduce pain and inflammation. Those techniques may vary depending on your individual’s specific needs and symptoms.
Come and meet Gary Javonena,
Noosa’s well loved sports massage therapist
There, I was working in a busy private practice with a bunch of legends who helped me become the person and practitioner I am today.
Also, surfing is my thing.
When I’m not working you can find me at the nearest beach riding waves and, when the surf is flat, I swop my board for a mountain bike and pedal hard in Wooroi, Nambour or wherever I can have fun!
Finally, you might also see me on a jetski dressed in yellow and red on the weekends, as part of the Noosa Lifeguards team.
I’ll tell you more when we meet!
I have decided to become a myotherapist, remedial massage therapist and dry needling practitioner because in my mind, there is nothing more rewarding than helping people to get back to doing what they love and feeling healthy and happy.
Come and see us, we’re here to help!
Opening Times
Monday to Friday : 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00
