Benefits of sports massage

Massage, applied skilfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse.

A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves. Sports Massage can be used to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational, recreational or sporting activities. It can also be beneficial to:

• Help relieve that stress and tension which can hinder optimal performance.
• Reduce the likelihood of injury during exercise.
• Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation after injury.
• Ensure full range of movement and increase muscle flexibility.
• Improve postural and general body awareness.

For the more serious athletes sports massage can help at the different stages of participation. For Example:

• Pre competition
• Inter competition
• Post competition
• Injury Recovery
• Injury prevention