SPORTS MASSAGE TREATMENT
Sports massage treatment is a type of massage that treats muscle injuries and sprains caused from sporting and exercise. This massage is used to fix problems in the muscles, jones, ligaments and fascia. It is a unique massage because it focuses on the parts of the body that you use regularly for a sport or workout.
During the massage, the massage therapist will use firm and light strokes, tapping, and also stretches where necessary during the session. The massage therapist may apply oil or cream on your skin.
WHO SHOULD GET A SPORTS MASSAGE
- Athletes.
- Anyone who exercises regularly.
- If you do strenuous physical work.
WHEN TO BOOK A MASSAGE SESSION
You can book a Sports massage before a sporting activity to keep your muscles fit and flexible. And after a sport to help your muscles, joints, ligaments heal and recover quickly. You can also have this massage therapy to treat muscle injuries and restriction in joint movement.
BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE TREATMENT
- Improves physical performance, because it helps to quicken muscle recovery time, and also improves muscle strength.
- Improves range of motion for flexibility, which gives an athlete an advantage.
- Treats muscle injuries caused from sports or a repetitive physical activity.
- Reduce aches after an exercise.
- Improves blood circulation in the body.
Over the years athletes with the help of massage therapy are able to deliver consistent and high performance. Also someone who enjoys exercising be it running, swimming, walking, or lifting weighs will benefit from massage therapy.
Sports massage is a safe massage. Although you might feel a bit of pain on the area that was massaged but the pain will go away in a day or two, but it is unlikely that you should feel pain after the massage. If, during a massage, you feel that the pressure is too hard, you should inform your massage therapist.
WHERE TO BOOK A SPORTS MASSAGE
You can book a Sports massage therapist here. Or you can find a Sports massage therapist in most sports centres. Or with a quick search in your local directory or online you will find Sports massage centres and therapists near you.
