Sports Massage is similar to Deep Tissue and involves the use of kneading and gliding movements using thumbs, fingers and forearms, circular pressure of hand and fingers and static pressure with elbows and stretching, using techniques such as Muscle Energy Techniques and Soft Tissue Release.
The main benefit of Sports Massage is that it improves muscle flexibility, blood circulation and reduces swelling, aids the prevention of sports injuries and assists the body with recovery and repair after sports injuries have been sustained.
Sports Massage is not just for sports professionals but also if you work out in a gym or are involved in some kind of sport or physical activity such as dance or yoga.
Benefits of Sports Massage
· It 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.
· It is often used during training and can be carried out prior to a sports event, where it will stimulate circulation, calm nervous tension and prepare the individual for optimal performance whilst at the same time reducing the risk of injury.
· It can also be carried out after a sports event, where it will relieve soreness and assist with the removal of lactic acid and other waste products.
· 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.