Sports Massage Therapy
What is Sports Massage?Sports Massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons. It is also sometimes referred to as Deep Tissue Massage.
What are the benefits of Sports Massage?
· Improve circulation & lymphatic flow
· Assist in the removal of metabolic waste
· Sedate or stimulate nerve endings
· Increase or decrease muscle tone
· Increase or decrease muscle length
· Remodel scar tissue when required
· Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation
You do not have to be a sports person to benefit form a sports massage. Most people can benefit from a deep tissue massge to relieve excess muscle tension and tightness. It can also be very effective in relieving spasming muscles and can be used in conjunction with other therapies such as osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment.