Sportmassage-Winterthur René Brändli (Winterthur)

Massages Sports massage Sports massage is the application of massage before, during and after competition. The sport massage uses primarily the hand movements of the classical massage. The aim of sports massage is to detect and eliminate conditions that reduce performance. It has a beneficial effect on the athlete's body function.

The massage

• is based on the needs of the athlete
• ideal as preparation for competitions
• after intensive sports load
• as a relaxation unit

Classic full body massage The classical massage is used as a form of therapy or for general well-being. The aim of the classic massage is to relax and loosen the muscles. By increasing blood circulation, deposits in the tissues can be better removed.

The massage

• relieves tension
• increases local blood circulation
• relieves pain
• promotes mental relaxation

Back and neck massage This partial massage focuses specifically on the back, shoulder and neck areas; particularly suitable for relieving the most common tension complaints from everyday work and leisure; or simply for soothing relaxation.

Partial massage arms / legs If tension and discomfort are concentrated mainly in the extremities (arms and legs), then a partial massage is used to treat these areas specifically. Especially for leg complaints (muscle tension, tiredness, heavy legs, etc.) this form of therapy can bring relief and well-being.

Hot Stone Massage The hot stone massage is a very old form of therapy, which originates from the primitive peoples of America and Asia. This proven massage technique is performed with warm basalt stones. For this purpose, the hot stones (basalt stones) are heated in a water bath and then rubbed with oil. This is followed by a soothing massage with the warm stones, which are now slowly moved over the oiled body at a calm pace. These treatments are very relaxing and increase the general well-being. This form of therapy is also excellent for rheumatic complaints.

The massage

• promotes general well-being

Trigger point therapy Under overload or overstretching, muscles can develop a painful disorder. As a result, a certain muscle region no longer relaxes, becomes sensitive (trigger point) and forms a hard tension cord. The pain is usually not felt where the causal trigger point is located, but in an often quite distant area of the body.

The trigger massage

• loosens hardened or painful muscle areas, so-called trigger pionts