During a sports massage the musculoskeletal system muscles, tendons and ligaments is manipulated using hands-on techniques in order to improve its efficiency.
Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid during high intensity activity and can help to relax the body. All of this helps promote recovery and reduces the chance of muscle injury. Those who are prone to overuse injuries often benefit from sports massage in between training sessions, as the muscles are allowed to relax and recover fully before the next session.
In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition. Anyone and everyone! Whether you are a seasoned competitor looking to improve your performance and achieve PB, new to sports and want to relax your aching muscles, are returning from an injury and keen to get going again or simply want to prevent injury following gentle jogs, a sports massage could benefit you. Sports massage can be effective during preparation, training, competition and recovery, though the emphasis of the massage will vary for each stage.
It can concentrate on particular muscle groups to help to maintain or improve the range of movement and flexibility and can target any area which are likely to cause the individual trouble or injuries to assist in their prevention.
Your physiotherapist can also give you stretches and exercises to help maintain the benefits between each massage. Massage for a specific event or competition: Massage before and after an event are used for specific purposes. Effective pre- and post- event massage can allow a participant to return more quickly to training and competition and reduce the risk of injury. Rehabilitation: If you are returning to a sport following injury, sports massage can aid in the rehabilitation process, it can speed healing and reduce discomfort.
