Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Who Needs a Sports Massage? Why? When?

What is a Sports Massage?



Sports massage is treatment given with the understanding not only of anatomy and physiology but also of the particular demands placed upon the body by the client and their specific sport. 

Sports massage is done with the principal mandate of returning you to your desired sports activity with the same or an even better level of function. Sports massages can include more aggressive techniques that approach muscles more deeply.

Sports massage will often utilise a variety of modalities such as remedial massage, trigger point therapy, cross fibre techniques and deep tissue work. Primarily though, the difference lies with function. That is, returning you to your chosen activity in optimal functional.

How Does a Sports Massage Differ to Regular Massage?

Regular massage usually means those treatments offered at beauty spas or relaxation clinics. Both environments offer valid treatment for overworked, stressed muscles.

However, sports and remedial massage differs in both its purpose and the techniques used. While nearly all massage therapists can perform regular massage, only those with specific sports massage skills are adequately equipped to perform a sublime sports massage.

What is a Pre-Event Sports Massage?

Pre-Event Sports Massage

pre-event massage is a short, specific treatment given immediately before (30 minutes- 24 hours before) a sports event.

The goal of a pre-event massage is to ...

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What is a Post-Event Sports Massage?



Recovery is the primary purpose of post-event sports massage.  Athletes push themselves harder during an event than while training.  It's your competitive spirit pushing you to the limit. For example, during a marathon most athletes run a greater distance during the event than they've ever run during their training.  A massage afterward is vital to assist a hasty pain-free recovery.

Your sports massage therapist will aim to ...

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