An
athlete or someone who always plays a sport is at risk of experiencing
muscle sprains, strains, joint pain and injuries. All these come with
the territory of challenging the physical body. It is actually a very
usual thing among athletes and sports enthusiasts to suffer from general
aches and pains. However, if the pain is long-lasting, treatment might
be needed.
Sports massage is
recommended in every athlete’s training program. It will help an athlete
warm-up and cool-down, which helps prevent serious injuries. This type
of massage cannot treat injuries though, but it will assist in the
healing process. People who put their physical bodies to the test on a
regular basis are advised to get this type of massage at least once a
week or more if needed.
How is Sports Massage Different?
How
is sports massage different from any other massages out there? The
massage therapist will actually target the tissues and find problems
with it. Depending on what the problem is, the therapist will apply the
right technique. However, a massage therapist will only perform the
massage after the inflammatory stage of any injury.
The
three main techniques in this type of massage therapy may be a
combination of shiatsu and Swedish. Here are the three main strokes
used:
- Petrissage- More of kneading on the deeper tissues for relaxation, stretching and mobilizing fluids.
- Effleurage- More of gliding the palms on the tissues; down at the start and end of the session.
- Friction- More of circular pressure used to break down lesions and separate muscle fibers.
While
most massages out there are designed to improve the body’s blood
circulation, sports massage targets the muscles. When playing sports,
the muscles take a beating that results in muscle tension, stress,
swelling and fatigue. When the muscles become weak, the person is more
prone to suffering serious injuries.
Sports
massage relieves the stress and pressure on the muscles. It helps
improve the performance, endurance as well as the mobility and
flexibility of the muscles. This type of therapy is great in enabling
the body’s natural healing mechanism to heal one’s body faster. And of
course, the massage improves blood circulation around the injured
tissues. Therefore, the athlete can return to his tiptop shape faster.
On
the other hand, do not wait to get injured before you seek this type of
massage. Think of it as regular maintenance of the health of your
muscles and joints. Get it regularly to ensure that your muscles are
always ready and prepared for the physical activities you’ll be doing.
Massage Envy Lakeland
3615 South Florida Ave. Unit 56 MM# 25557, Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 646-3689
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