Sports Massages are aimed at Athletes or anyone who workouts regularly regardless of what type of sport or activity you’re doing (gym, cross fit, running, playing sports, etc). Sports massages can be before, during, or after an event or activity. Depending on when will depend on what techniques the therapist uses to give you optimal performance during your activity and enhance your recovery afterwards.
Ways To Help With Recovery
- Drink Lots of Water (prevents dehydration & muscle stiffness)
- Get a Good Night Sleep 7-8 hrs (helps with mental & physical recovery)
- Protein Intake (muscle repairing nutrient)
- Stretching / Yoga (improve flexibility & range of motion)
- Massage, Massage Balls, Foam Rollers (reduce pain & tension)
Sports Massage Benefits
- Increase Mobility – More Range of Motion
- Enhanced Performance During Activity
- Increased Relaxation – Allowing More Focus
- Decrease Stiffness & Soreness
- Faster Recovery Time from DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), Pain or Injuries
Here are some common sports injuries that massage can help with
- Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow
- Strains & Sprains
- Sciatica
- Shin Splints
- Pulled Groin
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Concussion
- Whiplash
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
Each person may have different areas of focus depending on what sport or activity you’re engaging in. Some common areas are: ankles, knees, thighs, hips & low back, neck, shoulders, elbows and wrists.
Some of the techniques you could receive during a sports massage treatment with me include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Compressions, Cupping Therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM), Kinesiology Taping, Stretching and Resistance Exercises.
Booking a Sports Massage will help you achieve maximum performance and physical conditioning with less chance of injury or pain and allow for quicker recovery.
