BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE
Release of muscle tension
Stressed and weakened muscles can cause referred issues around the body, the imbalance of the body’s biomechanics creates trigger points and areas of tension. Regular massages reduce soft tissue tension by optimising the tissues strength, pliability and range of motion.
Assisting with recovery
Massage can alleviate DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) as it increases blood circulation. Increased blood circulation delivers greater amounts of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles for a quicker repair.
Reduces oedema AND SWELLING
Massage increases lymphatic drainage, the system by which metabolic waste products are removed from the body.
reduces injury risk
Through early identification of potential problems, sports massage reduces the risk of injury. It also relieves conditions such as tendonitis, scarring, adhesion's(knots) and ITB problems (associated with running and cycling
Postural support
People who sit in the same position for long periods of time tend to have shortened muscles, and joints that are pulled in the wrong directions. Releasing tension in these areas and keeping muscles at their optimal length, tone and balance, brings balance back to a person’s posture. This can also alleviate tension headaches.