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Do I have to be Involved in Sports? What are the benefits of Sports Massage? What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?
What is Sports Massage? Sports Massage is a special form of massage based on Swedish massage, a technique that uses the application of pressure to manipulate soft tissue. It is beneficial to most but typically may be used before, during, or after athletic events and involves the use of gliding strokes, kneading movements, circular pressure of the hand and fingers, brisk tapping and bending and stretching. The purpose of the massage is to prepare for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility and to prevent injuries
Do I have to be Involved in Sports? Absolutely not! Daily life is challenging enough and creates stresses and strains within the body that will benefit from this deeper and more relaxing type of massage. I use the term 'sports massage' to differentiate my style from other more superficial treatments you may have had.'
How does it work? Sports massage aims to improve the suppleness and flexibility of muscles and joints, improve blood circulation, speed up the healing of damaged or stressed muscles, tissues and joints, and prevent future muscle and tendon injuries. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, massage can break them down quickly and effectively.
What are the benefits of Sports Massage? Sports massage has several benefits in addition to generating a feeling of relaxation. Sports massage reduces blood pressure, heart rate, increases blood circulation and lymph flow. It also improves flexibility, relieves pain and muscle tension. Sports Massage can also promote superior athletic stamina and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce recovery time.
What does it involve? The massage is carried out whilst the client is lying on a massage couch or table and, depending on whether it is pre-event, post-event or a training massage, the therapy can take from thirty minutes to and hour and a half. The client is usually asked to remove clothing in order that the practitioner can work directly onto the skin.
What is it good for? Sports massage is good for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It reduces strain and discomfort caused by training or participating in sport, and it encourages the body to heal and repair any injuries sustained. Even if not involved in sport, but preferring a deeper massage, the benefits are a rebalancing of mind and body.
What are the side effects and when should it be avoided? Although relaxing and soothing, sports massage can be quite spirited. If a client is experiencing existing muscle discomfort the massage may, initially cause some tenderness. If a client has muscle tears, sprained ligaments an open wound, or burns; varicose veins, thrombosis, tumours, phlebitis, cancer, melanoma or haemophilia then a sports massage should be avoided. It is also unsuitable for anyone with infectious skin diseases and those with diabetes should be conscious of the fact that sports massage is likely to have the same effect as if they have exercised.
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