Sport Massage
Sports massage was designed for athletes, but is useful for anyone with chronic pain, injury
or range-of-motion issues. Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes
prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well
during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles
and tendons.
But you don't have to be in the Olympics to benefit from sports massage. Sports massage is
also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion. The massage
therapist generally concentrates on a specific problem area. (Sore neck and shoulders,
anyone?) This is the type of sports massage that you see in the spa.
What Happens During Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph
fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy to break down adhesions
(knots in the muscles) and increase range of motion.
There are four types of sports massages:
Pre-event sports massage -- a short, stimulating massage 15 - 45 minutes before the
event. It is directed toward the parts of the body that will be involved in the exertion.
Post-event sports massage -- given within an hour or two of the event, to normalize the
body's tissues.
or range-of-motion issues. Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes
prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well
during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles
and tendons.
But you don't have to be in the Olympics to benefit from sports massage. Sports massage is
also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion. The massage
therapist generally concentrates on a specific problem area. (Sore neck and shoulders,
anyone?) This is the type of sports massage that you see in the spa.
What Happens During Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph
fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy to break down adhesions
(knots in the muscles) and increase range of motion.
There are four types of sports massages:
Pre-event sports massage -- a short, stimulating massage 15 - 45 minutes before the
event. It is directed toward the parts of the body that will be involved in the exertion.
Post-event sports massage -- given within an hour or two of the event, to normalize the
body's tissues.
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