| What is it? Sports Massage is a form of massage typically used before, during and after athletic events. It helps the athlete obtain maximum performance with less chance of injury or pain. Who can benefit? Anyone involved in sport, i.e. swimmers, golfers, weight lifters, dancers, football players will benefit from massage. Sports Massage is also an excellent therapy for anyone wishing to increase their flexibility, tone the muscles and for those who enjoy deep body massage. Why have massage? Sports massage therapy helps alleviate stress and tension build up in the soft tissues of the body. It helps break down lesions in the body due to over exertion or overuse. Massage therefore helps accelerate the healing process by increasing range of motion and relieving muscle fatigue and related injuries. What causes sports injuries ? Injuries occur when the body is under too much stress. People involved in high impact sport such as aerobics can commonly complain of aching knees, hips, ankles and soles of feet as well as associated upper body problems. Failing to sufficiently warm up before exercise, poor flexibility, inadequate diet and muscle imbalance all contribute to or cause injuries to occur. read our frequently asked questions to find out more |
