Banish muscle tightness and strain with sports massage

Sports massage therapy treats a wide range of musculo–skeletal problems – from tendonitis and frozen shoulder to sciatica and groin strain – as well as preventing the onset of injury.

It is by no means restricted to sports players and may be effectively applied to domestic and industrial injuries as well.

Sports massage therapy can significantly help a wide range of conditions including:

Tendonitis
Muscular spasm
Frozen shoulder
Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Groin strain
Shin splints
Work strain

Torn/ruptured ligaments
Repetitive strain
Sciatica
Plantar fasciitis
Back pain
Runner’s knee
Postural problem

Kim Weir, FSMT (Assoc), LCSP (Assoc), and Claire Tuck, who holds an NVQ 3 in personal training, are the sports massage therapists at the Charles Street Clinic.

Kim Weir

"Each treatment varies from person to person but generally involves applying the hands to improve blood and lymph flow and stretch muscles to increase their flexibility and improve elasticity," explains Kim who has been in practice since 2000 and holds a Certificate of Sports Massage (Level 2).

Claire adds: "The aim is to improve general functionality by breaking down scar tissue, increase the range of joint movement and repair damaged ligaments and tendons. Nutritional advice may be included, too, based on a full lifestyle questionnaire and diet diary."

Both Kim and Claire have worked extensively in the health and fitness industry – Kim as a sports massage therapist and first aider in professional rugby and Claire as an instructor for the Dorchester Health Club. She holds a Diploma in Sports Massage Fundamentals.

"Since an accident in 1993 I’ve not been able to walk and have had very little movement in my right shoulder, arm and hand. Kim has worked wonders in releasing tendons and improving muscle movement and circulation. Thanks to her I’ve enjoyed an amazing improvement in my overall mobility."
Simon, Dorset

Appointments and fees
Sports massage therapy appointments are available:
Mondays: 2.30pm – 5.30pm (Claire)
Thursday: 10.00am – 5.00pm (Kim)
Fridays 9.00am – 1.00pm (Claire)

Just call 01305 265333 to book. To find us, click here.

Each appointment lasts approximately one hour and costs £40.00. Fees are payable in cash or by cheque on the day. We do not currently accept credit cards.

To find out more about the benefits of sports massage therapy, call the practice on 01305 265333 to speak to Kim or to arrange an appointment.