| Sports Massage |
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after
athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance,
to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and
to prevent injuries.
Purpose of Sports Massage?
The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension
which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and
lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly
and effectively. The massage will help prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain
away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to
prevent injuries. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get
in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or a once a
week jogger.
Types of Techniques?
Depending on the needs of the athlete, a variety of techniques are used. The technique often
involves a blend of traditional Swedish Massage and Shiatsu specifically designed to treat
professional athletes.
Each type of sport has different demands on the players. Each sport uses muscle groups in
a different way. Sports massage is designed to address those specific concerns and may
differ according to the sport the athlete plays. Sports massage can be aimed to help heal
strained muscles and allow healthy ones to reach peak performance and maintain it while
minimizing the risk of injury.
Benefits of Sports Massage?
Sports massage has many benefits. In addition to FEELING GOOD, it reduces the heart rate
and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, reduces muscle tension,
improves flexibility, and relieves pain. Each sport and athletic event uses muscle groups in a
different way.
Sports Massage can also include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that
promote greater athletic endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce
recovery time.
Schedule your own sports massage today!
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after
athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance,
to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and
to prevent injuries.
Purpose of Sports Massage?
The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension
which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and
lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly
and effectively. The massage will help prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain
away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to
prevent injuries. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get
in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or a once a
week jogger.
Types of Techniques?
Depending on the needs of the athlete, a variety of techniques are used. The technique often
involves a blend of traditional Swedish Massage and Shiatsu specifically designed to treat
professional athletes.
Each type of sport has different demands on the players. Each sport uses muscle groups in
a different way. Sports massage is designed to address those specific concerns and may
differ according to the sport the athlete plays. Sports massage can be aimed to help heal
strained muscles and allow healthy ones to reach peak performance and maintain it while
minimizing the risk of injury.
Benefits of Sports Massage?
Sports massage has many benefits. In addition to FEELING GOOD, it reduces the heart rate
and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, reduces muscle tension,
improves flexibility, and relieves pain. Each sport and athletic event uses muscle groups in a
different way.
Sports Massage can also include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that
promote greater athletic endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce
recovery time.
Schedule your own sports massage today!
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