Sports massage uses deep manipulation of the soft tissue to correct problems and imbalances caused by strenuous physical activity. Sports massage is an effective way to release tension and restore balance in your musculoskeletal system. Incorporating regular massages into your training plan can support your recovery, performance and help to prevent injuries.
Benefits of Sports Massage:
- Relieve muscular soreness (DOMS)
- Increase muscle flexibility
- Increase joint range of motion
- Improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Remove metabolic waste and toxins from tissues
- Improve sleep and recovery rate
- Reduce pain signals sent to the brain
- Relieve stress by relaxing the nervous system
- Improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues
- Support and enhance the immune system
- Breakdown fibrous scar tissue and adhesions
- Promote the soft tissue healing process
- Reduce risk of injury
When to have a Sports Massage:
- In preparation for an event (ideally 3-5 days prior to performance)
- Recovering from an event (ideally 1-5 days after performance)
- Following an injury (increase recovery speed and quality of injury repair)
- When performing activity on a regular basis
- When feeling tight, tense, sore or increased DOMS
- Anyone with acute or chronic soft tissue injuries
When not to have a Sports Massage:
- Anyone with general massage contraindications (open wounds, broken bones, bursitis, periostitis, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis ossificans, skin infections, thrombosis, bleeding disorders)
- Anyone looking for a gentle experience
What to expect:
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