What are the benefits of Sports Massage?
Sports Massage can benefit those in physically
demanding jobs and also those suffering from occupational,
emotional and postural stress. It is a highly effective
form of stress control and relaxation.
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Prevention of injuries through
regular monitoring of the condition of muscles
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Improved muscle flexibility, range
and freedom of joint movement
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Reduced stress and tension
which hinders the achievement of optimum performance
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Improved training and competitive
performance by reducing recovery time
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Quicker recovery from training
and events by stimulating lymphatic flow which flushes
out waste produced during healing
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Effective rehabilitation
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Relief for tired and aching muscles
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Greater relaxation by stimulating
the nerve receptors which control tension in soft
tissues
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Enhanced immune system
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Breakdown of scar tissue, adhesions
and fibrous tissue to allow adjacent structures to
function independently. Left alone, scar tissue can
become as hard as bone
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Improved postural and general body
awareness
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No matter which sport, an athlete’s aim is nearly always
to systematically increase the level of training and thereby
subject the body to gradual and controlled over-use. It
is this over-use that often creates problems and imbalances
in the soft tissues. If these are ignored and allowed to
become chronic, they will not only hinder the athlete’s
rate of improvement, but also in many cases their performance
may well suffer and ultimately the athlete may be susceptible
to developing more serious conditions. Certainly if they
are unable to perform at their best, they may be more at
risk from other more traumatic forms of injury.
