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Sport Massage:
Benifits of Massage and Sport Massage
Massage has been around for centuries for a reason; the benefits are becoming more and more scientifically backed and they include:
- Helping in the recovery from injury
- Improving flexibility
- Reducing the risk of injury
- Aids with sleep and can alleviate sleeping problems
- Improved concentration
- Reduce stress
- Improve circulation
- Treats aches and pains
Sport Massage
Sport Massage is not just for the sporting person, many non-sporting people like sports massage due to its deep tissue application.
Sports Massage takes a functional approach to massage and will assess movement dysfunctions and muscular problems such as myofascial trigger point or 'knots; as they are commonly referred as.
Sports Massage uses a range of techniques including trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques and muscle energy techniques to help remove these 'knots'. It can also help torealign posture, normalise muscle balance, influence lymphatic drainage and improve overall muscle tone and suppleness. Leaving you the client feeling invigorated and rejuvanted.
Sport Massage techniques can be used pre-event to help prepare the body for sporting activity by stimulating the muscles and post event to help prevent future muscle fatigue, muscle soreness and can help to aid overall recovery.
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