Sports Massage : This massage can help athletes obtain maximum performance and physical conditioning by increasing power, endurance and mobility. The purpose of Sports massage is very specific. It is designed to prevent and treat sports injuries, relieve muscle pain, decrease soreness, increase flexibility and range of motion, increase circulation, and help athletes achieve peak performance.
Sports massage techniques are utilized at all stages: pre-event, post-event, during training and to expedite rehabilitation after injury. Medical Massage : Medical Massage differs from Swedish Massage and other bodywork in that the treatment is specifically directed to treat conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor.
A variety of modalities or techniques are used during treatment, but the focus is on only the specific areas of the body related to the diagnosis. The objectives of treatment are met over several visits instead of during just a one-hour treatment. Deep Tissue Massage : This technique focuses on the deeper layers of muscle, releasing chronic muscle tension with slower strokes and direct pressure on problem areas; however, the term "deep" mostly refers more to its penetrating effects.
Deep tissue is designed to relieve muscles of scarring and adhesions that cause pain and limited range of motion. Post-Natal Massage relieves the overstretched ligaments of the lumbar and lower back areas and can also help normalize hormone levels following childbirth.
It works to stimulate the Lymphatic System by speeding up fluid circulation, and bring nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body. MLD uses very gentle pressure and rhythmic movements to stimulate and increase lymph flow. MLD is most widely used in health conditions that require assistance in draining excess fluid buildup, water retention, and recovery from surgery.
