11/05/2024
Unsure whether Sports Massage is right for you? Then you’ve come to the right place.
There is often some confusion surrounding Sports Massage treatments and where it differs from a regular massage. Although in some retrospect there are some similarities, Sports Massage offers a completely unique treatment option for patients suffering from pain or an injury.
Sports Massage is a clinical massage that can help benefit everyone. Whether you are an elite level athlete to an erratic gym-goer. The benefits are high-ranging and cover all our bodies physical, physiological and psychological needs. Where it differs is its focus on musculoskeletal and soft-tissue injuries as well as being tailored and prescriptive to your individual needs.
If that isn’t enough reason to consider a Sports Massage, don’t you worry. We’ve established our Top 5 Benefits for why Sports Massage is a vital therapy option.
1- Joint Mobility – Sports Massage can help to increase joint mobility and range of motion by reducing soft tissue tension.
2- Spasm Relief – Sports Massage can help in the relief of tightness, stiffness, spasms and restriction in the muscles and associated tissues.
3 - Improved Blood Circulation – Through techniques such as effleurage and afflurage, a sports massage can improve circulation and lymphatic function which in turn helps to eliminate muscle fatigue and soreness.
4- Pain Reduction – Sports Massage can help in the elimination of pain, by facilitating the release of endorphins, hormones known to elevate mood.
5- Improved Flexibility – Finally, Sports Massage through encouraging muscle relaxation and stretching can help facilitate increases in muscle flexibility.