By now, you might have already known that sports massage is
an ideal massage therapy for professional and non-professional athletes.
But do you know that there are different types of sports massage for
pre-training (or pre-game) and post-training (or post-game) purposes and
that switching one over the other can be detrimental to your
performance as an athlete? If not, then you better start reading this
article.
Pre-training Sports Massage
Muscles
need to be prepared before trainings and games. The ideal type of
sports massage given to a person before his or her training or game is
one that is very light and does not involve the use of oil. This should
be given 20 minutes before the training or game starts. The main purpose
of these broad compression strokes is to warm up the muscles and
tendons so that they are less prone for cramps and spasms.
Post-Training Sports Massage
If
the focus of pre-training massage is to warm up the muscles, this type
of massage therapy focuses on releasing the spasms or adhesions obtained
by the muscles during the training or game. Post-training sports
massage is usually more invasive; it is normal for athletes to report
feeling weak after receiving post-training sports massage. Muscles
normally need recovery time after a post-training sports massage is
given, after which, they should be able to perform better since the
muscles are freed from internal restrictions.
Pre-training or Post-Training Sports Massage?
Both
types of sports massage are beneficial to every athlete. The important
thing, however, is to never mix them up. A post-training sports massage
before a game will hamper the athlete’s performance, while a
pre-training sports massage after a game will damage the muscles because
it will not be able to release the tensions and spasms that should be
released.
It is best to orient your sports massage
therapist about your needs before your session starts. Likewise, the
therapist should also explain to you – in detail – what to expect from
the sports massage session, how to choose the kind of massage
appropriate for your immediate goal, and how to choose the best time for
sport massage in order for it to be most effective in helping you
achieve enhanced performance.
With the right combination
of the above mentioned factors, you will reap benefits of sports
massage. Your muscles will be prepped for your training or game;
lessening the injuries and enhancing your performance.
Massage Envy Lakeland
3615 South Florida Ave. Unit 56 Lakeland, FL 33803
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