A regular sports massage is more than just the ‘feel good’ factor – it can help prevent injury and even be used to treat certain injuries. Applied skillfully, it is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the muscular-skeletal system
A good massage therapist can identify muscle tightness and scar tissue, which if left untreated may lead to injury. Therapists should have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, in order to provide effective treatment, and not increase in the problem.
A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves. Sports massage can be used to help correct muscle imbalances, overuse and postural issues. These are the type of issues that need to be corrected in order to prevent injury, and improve efficiency of the muscles, thereby enhancing their performance.
Deep tissue massage is a term used when referring to the application of deep pressure to tissues repeatedly, manipulating muscle tissue to break down adhesions and scar tissue. Whilst this may at times cause discomfort, the result may induce deeper relaxation and is far more beneficial long term.
‘Superficial’ massages that is simply light, particularly with the use of aromatherapy oils, may be relaxing but has practically no use in treating the muscles.
Find yourself a reputable and trustworthy, professional masseus and incorporate it into your training schedule. Sports massage is extremely useful in speeding up recovery from those harder sessions or a race, and allows you to train sooner and harder!
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