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Sports massage tends to be a deep and intense massage that helps alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during athletic performance. Sports massage also assists recovery from athletic performance and injury. By using neuro-muscular and stretching techniques, sports massage also enhances physical performance, and is therefore an ideal way to prepare for physical activity.
Sports massage is not just a type of treatment for the sports person, anyone can benefit from sports massage, especially those in physically demanding jobs.
Benefits of Sports Massage
• Releases muscle tension
• Restores balance to the musculo-skeletal system
• Increases blood circulation and lymph flow
• Reduces the possibility of muscle soreness (DOMS) after exercise
• Eliminates waste products produced through activity
• Improves flexibility
• Relieves swelling and pain
• Enhances the body’s own recovery process
• Feels GOOD!
• Used regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries
Sports Massage can also include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, decrease the chance of injury and reduce recovery time.
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