Sports Massage & Pain Relief
Steve Romey specializes in assisting athletes achieve their optimal performance. He is an avid athlete himself, and very skilled in deep tissue and sports massage as well as helping with chronic pain, injury relief and prevention.
Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.
A massage by Steve is ideal for the serious athlete who trains continuously as well as the weekend warrior who may have had too much fun too fast. The therapy focuses on the muscles relevant to the particular athletic activity. It also includes specific movements designed to reduce injuries, alleviate inflammation, and warm up muscles before and after training or events. Promotes greater athletic endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce recovery time.
Steve has supported athletes at events since 2003 including: The L.A. Marathon, L.A. Triathalon, The Great Race of Agoura, Reyes Adobe Days, and more.
Conditions that generally respond well to massage as a complementary therapy include:
- muscle pain and stiffness
- muscle strain
- edema (swelling)
- muscle soreness
- muscle sprains
- muscle tension
- sore spots
- repetitive strain injuries
- tendinitis
