SPORTS MASSAGE

 

 

Sports massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. Contrary to its name, sports massage is not only utilised by professional sportspeople or people that exercise heavily. It is of benefit to anyone that exercises, even if it is only mild exercise such as regular walking.

 

What Sports Massage Can Do For You

Sports massage can treat a variety of ailments and injuries that may occur as a result of exercise. It also has other benefits that allow you to train or exercise more efficiently. Some benefits of sports massage include:

• draining away fatigue

• relieving swelling

• reducing muscle tension

• promoting flexibility

• injuries that occur as a result of overexertion or overuse

• relieving pain

• preventing injuries

• improving heart rate and blood pressure

• increasing blood circulation and lymph flow

• treating injuries such as shin splints, tennis elbows, sprains and strains, corked thighs etc