Your Guide to the Best Recovery-Focused Options
Sometimes, only firm, intense pressure will do. The Deep Tissue Massage is a cornerstone of muscle recovery, working to break down adhesions (knots) and chronic tension deep within the muscle and fascia.
- How it helps: By focusing on the deeper layers of muscle tissue, this treatment helps improve posture, relieve chronic pain, and restore mobility, making it perfect for lingering stiffness. It’s the ideal choice when you need your therapist to really lean into those problem areas.
Deep Tissue Massage: The Ultimate Knot-Buster
Golf is one of the most popular sports for couples to enjoy together. With plenty of time to chat between shots, it’s as social as it is active. At The Manor & Ashbury Resort, you can choose from multiple courses suited to different levels, making it perfect whether you’re a seasoned player or trying it for the first time.
Sports Massage: Targeted Therapy for Active Bodies
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from a Sports Massage. This treatment uses a variety of techniques, including stretching and compression, specifically aimed at muscles that are frequently used or overused.
How it helps: It’s all about preparation and recovery. A Sports Massage helps warm up tight muscles pre-activity, but it’s even better post-activity, helping to reduce recovery time, prevent future injuries
Normatec Leg Recovery: The Compression Power-Up
For a modern, high-tech approach to leg fatigue, the Normatec Leg Recovery system is a game-changer. This treatment uses dynamic, pulsing compression delivered through special boots to massage the limbs.
- How it helps: Think of it as a super-charged squeeze. The compression mimics the natural muscle pump of the legs, helping to mobilise fluid, reduce swelling, and flush out metabolic waste (like lactic acid) faster. It leaves your legs feeling light, refreshed, and ready to go.
Dartmoor Back Treatment: Focusing on Core Tension
The back is often the epicentre of physical stress, whether from a round of golf, sitting at a desk, or carrying heavy bags. The Dartmoor Back Treatment is a targeted solution designed to melt away this core tension.
- How it helps: Combining massage techniques with the application of orange and rosemary, we will wash scrub and massage your aches and troubles away, this treatment zeroes in on the often-neglected muscles of the back, neck, and shoulders, leaving you feeling instantly lighter and more upright.
Luxury Dartmoor Treatment: Whole-Body Muscle Relaxation
When your entire body feels drained and in need of restorative time, the Luxury Dartmoor Treatment is your escape.
- How it helps, taking time for you to fully relax with a longer treatment the full body massage will soothe your sore muscle. A body scrub and essential oils leave your skin feeling hydrated and nourished. A full body rejuvenation.
Don’t Forget the Heat and Hydro!
Beyond specific massage therapies, remember that recovery often starts with heat and hydrotherapy. Taking time in the sauna or steam room before or after a treatment is a fantastic way to relax muscles and aid circulation, warming the tissues and making your massage more effective. Similarly, the pulsating action of hydro jets in a warm spa pool can provide a gentle, all-over body massage to help ease stiffness.
Prioritising muscle recovery is just as important as the activity itself. Whether you opt for an intense deep tissue session or a full luxury experience, giving your body this dedicated time will help you feel refreshed and revitalised, not just for your next activity, but for your next busy day.
