Kick pain into touch!
with Heather's help
Our sports injury clinic is run by Heather Patten, she has over 10 years experience working with injuries and continues to work with the Scottish Tae Kwon-Do team, keeping them fighting fit!
We will keep your body at peak performance so you can concentrate on living life to the full.
Deep Tissue massage 30 mins £35 45 - 60 mins £50
Remedial Massage 30 mins £35 45 - 60 mins £50
Advanced remedial 30 mins £35 45 - 60 mins £50
Package Deals
3 treatments of 30 mins £95 6 treatments of 30 mins £135
3 treatments of 60 mins £135 6 treatments of 60 mins £255
note : these packages are set 24 - 48 hours apart to get the best results.
Maintain your balance after treatment packages with monthly treatments £40 each
Deep Tissue massage 30 mins £35 60 mins £50
Focuses on the deep layers of muscle tissue aiming to release chronic patterns of tension through slower strokes and direct deep pressure. It incorporates many techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and cross-fibre friction. This style of massage can help break up and eliminate scar tissue and alleviate chronic injuries.
Remedial Massage 30 mins £35 60 mins £50
Efficiently treats injuries, removing blockages and damaged cells, speeding up recovery and encouraging complete healing. Regular massage ensures that unnoticeably small injuries are treated before they reduce performance. It effectively removes scar tissue remaining after old injuries, reducing repeat injuries. Lack of blood supply to the spine is a significant cause of long-term back pain. Lack of movement and incorrect use of muscles reduces oxygen supply, resulting in pain. Remedial Massage increases blood supply to soft tissue. Following a recent injury, improvement or complete recovery is seen after 1-3 sessions. It is especially effective for reducing pain.
Advanced Remedial 30mins £35 60 mins £50
This treatment is for acute injuries, a full evaluation of your structure is carried out each visit, we analyse the way your body moves and works. The treatment is a combination of massage, stretching and realignment. It is also very effective for treating bad posture which leads to chronic back pain.
If you are unsure of the treatment you need please contact Heather.
Cocoon Therapies - 0131 220 5558
Stretching has been used in the warm-up process for many years. It is thought that having flexible muscles can prevent acute injuries by gently stretching the muscle through its range before exercise. Dynamic (active) stretches are now recommended for warm-ups, over the traditional static stretch.
Preventing DOMS
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) occurs 24-48 hours after exercise. It is thought to be due to microscopic tears in the muscle. Stretching before and after training is thought to minimise this damage.
Improving Posture
In many cases of poor posture which has developed over time, muscle imbalances are to blame. A good example is the chest muscles becoming shortened in people who slouch over a computer for long periods. Stretching these muscles can help to improve posture.
Improving sporting performance
Many sports obviously require high levels of flexibility, for example athletics and gymnastics. But even athletes in sports such as Rugby, where flexibility is not immediately thought of as a key component, can improve their performance by becoming more flexible.
In order to have healthy muscles, they must be flexible. This will help to prevent injuries as already discussed, but it will also allow you to develop strength through the full range of motion at the joint. This gives an advantage over someone who has a limited range.
Stress relief
Muscle tightness is often associated with stress - we tend to tighten up when stressed. For example the neck muscles. Stretching relaxes these muscles and you at the same time!
