Deep Tissue & Sports Massage in Singapore
Aches and pains won’t stand a chance against Elite Spine Centre sports massages!
Most patients typically seek sports massage treatments to address tight muscles and sports injuries. However, a quality sports massage, or physiotherapeutic massage, is part of a larger group of treatments that fall under soft tissue therapy.
At Elite Spine Centres, the importance of holistic care is highlighted in our signature Functional Correction Method (FCM). Your individual needs will be evaluated to determine the best modalities to ace your health goals as part of your treatment plan. This usually includes but is not limited to soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitative exercise and lifestyle advice.
That said, you don’t need to experience chronic pain or muscle tension to get a deep tissue massage! On its own, a sports massage is beneficial for releasing muscle tension, enhancing athletic performance, improving joint mobility, better blood circulation and more.
Our sports massage and deep tissue massage therapies are administered by Ms Hazel Beng and Ms Rahil Rosli (both Singaporean). They are both skilful and personable therapists trained in a variety of massage, rehab and stretch techniques, ensuring a pleasant and professional massage experience for our patients at Elite Spine.
Are you an Athlete or Fitness Enthusiast Sidelined by Pain?
Whether you are a professional athlete or someone who works out to improve their fitness, everyone is prone to accidents and/or injuries while doing physical activity. The onset of pain can be enough to prevent you from exercising or competing as much or entirely, which can be upsetting and aggravating.
Sports injuries don’t just impact you in the short term, some problems fail to improve with rest, and they become long term problems. This can lead to reluctance to exercise as you may be concerned about aggravating old injuries or causing further damage. If you are a professional athlete, these sorts of injuries can be devastating, potentially leading to the end of your sporting career.
However, you don’t need to accept pain as an unchangeable reality. While you may feel your issue is permanent or unchangeable, many sports injuries respond well to a holistic and comprehensive approach. With appropriate treatment, many athletes experience significant pain reduction and improved function.
One effective treatment for pain caused by accidents and injuries is a sports massage. This is a deep tissue massage that targets muscles and connective tissues to break up adhesions and ‘knots’ from sports injuries or stress damage. Many enjoy sports massage therapy for its ability to improve circulation, relieve stress, improve flexibility and muscular imbalances.
This therapy is ideal for professional athletes seeking treatment after competition or anyone needing to restore their function and range of motion.
If you are looking for a sports therapist in Singapore, Elite Spine Centres can help. We go above and beyond the standard sports massage by offering holistic and tailored treatment.
We are experts within the conservative care spectrum. Our methods integrate modern chiropractic practice, rehabilitation therapy, and lifestyle coaching. We are a trusted provider of unique and comprehensive therapy options and educational outreach.
Ultimately, the Elite Spine system is engineered to relieve people’s pain and symptoms safely without surgery or drugs. We also offer all our clients practical strategies to help them achieve optimal health.
What is a Sports Massage?
Each sports massage session targets a specific group of muscles and pressure points, usually aiming to increase blood flow and address muscle stiffness. This is in contrast to spa-style massages, which are less specific and geared towards general body relaxation.
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Meet Hazel
A Bodywork therapist who is no stranger to sports and the outdoors, believing in living life well and having complementary activities to maximize performance.
Hazel’s approach to Bodywork is designed with function in mind, designed to suit the demands and schedule of your lifestyle and complementing Elite Spine’s personal treatment plans for sustainable and long-term healing.
Hazel has worked with athletes of several sports including triathletes, swimmers and golfers. She also spends a fair amount of her work on Senior care, helping her clients maintain mobility and reduce the aches and pains that come with wear and tear by engaging in consistent massage and mobilization work.
When not helping her clients, Hazel is a proud and busy mum of two active young children. She enjoys swimming, golfing, reading and travelling with her family, and always looks forward to a good massage!
Meet Rahil
A dedicated sports therapist with four years of industry experience, guided by her passion to help clients improve their bodily function and mobility. She takes a holistic approach when it comes to tackling musculoskeletal issues, combining her theoretical knowledge with practical skills in sports massage, manual therapy, deep assisted stretch therapy, and cupping therapy.
For Rahil, work satisfaction means empowering clients with the autonomy to move how they want to without pain, and she achieves this by constantly upgrading her skills through industry certifications. Whether it’s relieving muscle tension, enhancing flexibility, promoting recovery, or improving pain management, she always delivers a tailored solution to meet each client’s unique requirements.
Why a Standard Sports Massage in Singapore Might Not Be Enough?
A sports massage is a fantastic treatment which releases muscle tension, improves joint mobility, improves athletic performance and generates better blood circulation. This method employs manual techniques to break down fibrous adhesions in soft and connective tissues to reduce pain and increase range of motion.
If you have ongoing pain from a condition or injury, you may be tempted to opt for a standard sports massage in Singapore. However, if you have a chronic or complex injury, you may actually require specialised or ongoing treatment.
This is because a standard sports massage focuses on muscles but complex injuries, such as torn ligaments or severe tendinopathy, requires the attention of a specialist sports therapist who can address structural issues.
By working with a specialist sports therapist in Singapore, you can manage ongoing pain or chronic conditions through an integrated approach.
At Elite Spine Centres, our specialist sports therapists will fully assess your needs and determine what treatments may suit your unique health needs. This will help restore the normal function of your neuroskeletal system and remove issues impacting your body’s posture and mechanics.
Soft Tissue Therapies at Elite Spine Centres
Massage Therapy
The ultimate remedy to decrease stress and tension. Let our massage therapists indulge you in this Swedish massage therapy that coaxes the body and mind into deep relaxation.
It is designed to improve blood flow, foster healthy sleep patterns, invigorate the skin and calm the nervous system while restoring muscles and soft tissues to their proper resting state.
Full-Body Sports Massage
A deep tissue massage that targets connective tissue and muscles break up “knots” and adhesions from sports injuries or accumulated stress damage. This sports massage therapy helps with increasing flexibility, improving circulation, relieving stress and muscular imbalances.
Perfect for athletes recovering from competition or everyday desk job workers needing to restore their range of motion and function.
Aromatherapy Massage
The rejuvenation of a Swedish massage session infused with the added benefits of aromatherapy. Luxuriate in the therapeutic delights of our all-natural essential oils, formulated with no synthetics or perfume. To ensure you reap maximum benefits from this deep tissue massage, your massage therapist will customise an essential oil blend that nourishes your body and mind.
Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, commonly abbreviated as MLD, is an advanced therapeutic method that has been proven to stimulate the lymphatic system. It is a light, rhythmic massage that uses a range of specialised movements and gentle pumping techniques. In fact, the pressure applied on the skin should be as gentle as the weight of a teaspoon of water!
These mild stretching movements stimulate the lymphatic vessels, increasing the flow of excess fluid and metabolic waste. Hence its signature benefit: reduced water retention and swelling from injuries/surgery and lymphedema.
Myofascial Release & Trigger Point Therapy
In line with FCM principles, manual pressure techniques like myofascial release (MFR) and trigger point therapy (TPT) may be provided alongside chiropractic care. If applied with precision, these specific soft tissue methods can mobilise restricted tissues and joints within a short period.
Generally, massage therapists apply these deep tissue massage techniques to target specific areas using the thumb, fingers, or elbows. Most patients describe the pain as a “good sore” when they feel the tension released within the muscle fibres and soft tissues.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) involves using specialised tools that allow our doctors to scan, find and treat scar tissue, fibrous adhesions and “knots” in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
This form of deep tissue massage is often mistaken with traditional Chinese medicine’s Gua Sha, whereby tools are used to scrape the skin repeatedly to improve blood circulation.
The difference between the two lies in the technique. Gua Sha focuses on scaping or agitating the skin. Meanwhile, IATSM often uses cream or oil to reduce friction on the skin, instead directing the force primarily into deeper tissues. As a result, it also does not leave the types of bruises often associated with Gua Sha.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is beginning to gain popularity amongst modern physiotherapists and chiropractors, though slightly different from our counterparts in traditional Chinese medicine.
This is a unique form of soft tissue therapy since it utilises a suction (decompressive) force on the body, compared to usual sports massage or myofascial release, which involves compressing the tissues. Cupping improves blood circulation, reduces myofascial restrictions, and helps the body clear metabolic waste from cells and tissues.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is another advanced therapeutic technique used at Elite Spine Centres. This machine delivers a controlled and rapid percussion to the tissues, penetrating certain areas more effectively than manual methods. For more information on RSWT, read here.
The Elite Spine Centres Difference: A Sports Therapist’s Approach
At Elite Spine Centres, we endeavour to treat pain and injury using a holistic approach that targets pain at the source. We customise every patient’s treatment plan to ensure sustainable and long term healing. We opt for non-invasive and research-backed therapeutics to help you recover completely without need for surgery or medication.
Our integrated approach means you get the best of all worlds:
- Sports Massage Therapy: Performed by our experienced sports therapists Ms Rahil Rosli and Ms Hazel Beng, who are highly trained in massage, rehabilitation, and stretch techniques.
- Chiropractic Care: Our chiropractors assess your overall biomechanics and spinal health, ensuring that structural issues aren’t contributing to your injury.
- Rehabilitation: We provide targeted exercises and movement coaching to address the root causes of your injury and prevent recurrence.
- Lifestyle Coaching: We help you modify your training, improve your form, and make adjustments to support long-term athletic performance.
This collaborative approach means you’re not just getting a massage, you’re getting a comprehensive recovery plan.
Our multidisciplinary approach was established by our founder Dr Michael Bryant* (Chiropractor, USA). His signature approach is the innovative Functional Correction Method (FCM).
*Dr Bryant is a licensed chiropractor, not a medical doctor.
This is where your individual requirements will be assessed to determine the best modalities to improve your health through your treatment plans. This can include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitative exercise and lifestyle advice.
All of our sports massagesare performed by our experienced sports therapists Ms Rahil Rosli and Ms Hazel Beng. They are both highly trained in massage, rehab and stretch techniques.
Conditions We Help Athletes Overcome
Our holistic sports massage approach may help with a wide variety of sports-related conditions, including: These include:
- Muscle-Related Pain: Sports massage may help reduce muscle tension and improve circulation.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries: Sports massage techniques benefit conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow.
- Strains and Sprains: Soft tissue injuries, including strains and sprains, can be treated through sports massage.
- Tendonitis: Targeted massage techniques may provide relief for conditions like Achilles tendonitis.
- Joint Inflammation: This pain and stiffness can be alleviated through sports massage.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Appropriate massage can help treat pain in the arch of the foot.
- Runner’s Knee: This condition is caused by overuse of the knee, causing injury. It can be effectively treated by addressing underlying muscle imbalances.
- Headaches: Massage can help reduce muscle tension in the neck, which may help alleviate tension-related headaches and migraines.
- Post-Surgical Stiffness: After surgery, patients can improve stiffness and range of motion through sports massage, which acts as effective rehabilitation.
- Muscle Spasms: Massage can help to release and relax tight, spasming muscles.
- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Do you experience soreness after intense training or competition? Sports massage can relieve this.
Get Back in the Game Stronger Than Before
With the support of sports massage and Elite Spine Centres’ holistic approach to pain management, we can help you effectively manage your pain and support your recovery. We’ll also get your muscles and joints into tip top condition. This can help you work toward returning to exercising, sports practice and competition with improved strength, mobility, and injury awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I Suitable for Sports Massage?
A broad range of individuals are suitable for sports massage. Here at Elite Spine Centres, we will conduct a full analysis of your health and injuries before undertaking any treatment. We will let you know if we feel our sports massage therapy is right for you, or if we recommend another treatment.
Does Sports Massage Hurt?
Some people have discomfort when the massage therapist is over a sore joint or a large muscle knot but there is great relief afterwards. Each person’s pain tolerance is different so if it’s something you’re worried about have a talk with your massage therapist before you start.
What is Sports Deep Tissue Massage?
Sports Deep Tissue Massage is a specialized therapeutic technique that targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Unlike traditional relaxation massages, this focused therapy addresses specific issues related to athletic performance and recovery. At Elite Spine Centres, we use this technique to help athletes overcome physical challenges, enhance their performance, and maintain optimal physical condition.
How does Sports Deep Tissue Massage differ from regular massage?
While traditional massage focuses primarily on relaxation and surface-level muscle tension, Sports Deep Tissue Massage is tailored specifically for athletes’ unique demands. This technique applies deeper pressure to release chronic muscle tension, addresses specific problem areas, and incorporates specialized methods like myofascial release and trigger point therapy. The goal extends beyond relaxation to actively improve athletic performance and prevent injuries.
What are the main benefits for athletes?
Athletes who incorporate Sports Deep Tissue Massage into their training regimen experience numerous benefits, including improved flexibility and range of motion, reduced muscle tension and tightness, faster recovery after training or competition, enhanced overall athletic performance, and decreased risk of injury. Regular sessions help maintain muscle balance and promote optimal physical function.
What specific issues does Sports Deep Tissue Massage address for Singaporean athletes?
For athletes in Singapore, Sports Deep Tissue Massage is particularly effective at addressing muscular tension and tightness that builds up from intense training, preventing injuries by promoting muscle flexibility and balance, and enhancing overall performance by optimizing physical capabilities. These benefits are especially valuable given the unique demands placed on athletes in Singapore’s dynamic sports environment.
What techniques are used during a Sports Deep Tissue Massage session?
Our therapists employ several specialized techniques including deep tissue massage principles that apply targeted pressure to release chronic muscle tension, myofascial release to address the fascia surrounding muscles and improve flexibility, trigger point therapy to target specific points of pain or tension, and stretching techniques to enhance muscle flexibility and prevent injuries. Each session is customized to address your individual needs.
What is the difference between pre-event and post-event massage?
Pre-event massage prepares your body and mind for optimal performance by warming up muscles, increasing circulation, and enhancing mental focus before competition or intense training. Post-event massage focuses on recovery by reducing muscle soreness, preventing injuries, promoting faster healing, and helping your body return to its normal state. Both types play crucial roles in an athlete’s overall wellness strategy.
How often should I schedule maintenance massages?
Regular maintenance massages are essential for athletes to address ongoing muscle tension, prevent chronic issues from developing, maintain optimal flexibility and performance, and support long-term physical health. The frequency depends on your training intensity, competition schedule, and individual needs. We’ll work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that fits your athletic goals and lifestyle.
How can I optimize the results of my massage sessions?
To maximize the benefits of your Sports Deep Tissue Massage, maintain open communication with your therapist about your preferences, comfort levels, and any concerns, stay properly hydrated before and after your session, follow proper nutrition guidelines to fuel your body for recovery, and consider incorporating complementary therapies like heat or cold therapy as recommended. We educate our athletes on how to support their massage therapy through lifestyle choices.
What should I look for when choosing a sports massage therapist?
When selecting a sports massage therapist, prioritize certification and professional training in sports massage techniques, experience working with athletes and understanding athletic demands, positive reviews and recommendations from other athletes, and a personalized approach to treatment planning. At Elite Spine Centres, our team of skilled professionals brings expertise specifically in sports massage and athletic care.
Do you create individualized treatment plans?
Absolutely. We believe that every athlete has unique needs, goals, and physical challenges. At Elite Spine Centres, we design individualized treatment plans based on your specific sport, training schedule, performance goals, existing injuries or areas of concern, and overall wellness objectives. Each session is tailored to contribute meaningfully to your athletic performance and long-term health.
How do I get started with Sports Deep Tissue Massage at Elite Spine Centres?
Getting started is simple. Contact us today to schedule your first Sports Deep Tissue Massage consultation. During this initial session, we’ll assess your needs, discuss your athletic goals, and create a personalized treatment plan. Your path to optimized athletic performance and holistic recovery begins with Elite Spine Centres.
Live healthier with Elite Spine Centres!
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