What is sports massage?
How effective is sports massage for athletic performance?
Suppose you want to perform better, recover faster and stay injury-free. Then, sports massage is for you! Sports massage can boost your physical performance, speed up muscle repair, and help you recover from injuries. This therapy is a must in any athlete's routine. So let's see how it works and what makes it so great!
Sports massage is a form of massage involving manipulating soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. Whenever athletes exercise heavily, their muscles suffer microtraumas. As a result, small amounts of swelling occur in the muscle because of tiny tears. Post-event sports massage helps reduce the swelling caused by microtraumas; loosens tired, stiff muscles; helps maintain flexibility; promotes blood flow to the muscle to remove lactic acid and waste build-up, and reduces cramping. In addition, post-event massage helps speed the athlete's recovery time and alleviates pulls, strains, and soreness.
Benefits of sports massage
This style of massage brings fresh, oxygenated blood to the muscles and other tissues. The therapist can use a variety of techniques according to your needs. For instance, the massage techniques used to treat strains pulled muscles, and tears are different from those used for relaxation. The stroking movements utilised in this therapy stimulate lymph flow and reduce lactic acid build-up. They also help remove metabolic waste while increasing blood and oxygen flow to your tissues. This allows your body to recover faster from training and perform at its peak.
This massage style is great for your brain too. After just one session, you'll feel more relaxed and invigorated. Competitive sports don't rely solely on physical strength. They also require mental focus and concentration. If you're stressed or tired, you may not be able to perform at your best. Sports massage can help de-clutter your mind and relieve stress, leading to improved focus. This therapy activates the nervous system, which relaxes your mind and body. It also keeps the stress hormone cortisol levels low while increasing serotonin and dopamine levels.
Depending on your needs we have short or long sessions for you to select when booking your treatment. If you aren’t sure which treatment is suited to you email us to discuss.
