Sport massage

Sports massage is the most effective treatment for relieving muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system and if done regularly can help prevent injuries, which could otherwise become chronic due to overuse of the body. At all levels of sports, sports massage is necessary as part of training, not as a luxury.
Based on this and with awareness of the results of exercise, we can assess how this particular massage can benefit the athlete and become an integral part of their training and daily life.
However, you don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from the beneficial effects of sports massage. It is aimed at those who engage in intense physical activity as well as people who face muscle problems and has multiple benefits for your body and psychology. It is also suitable for those who are away from activities for a long time, such as professional drivers and office workers or any other sedentary job.
In this massage, the therapist usually focuses on a specific problem area, aiming to restore the function of the muscles, tendons and connective tissue. The techniques, grips and manipulations used vary from person to person, and may involve localized pressure with fingers on specific trigger points, to more general and broader strokes with the elbow, forearm, etc.

The types of Sports Massage are:

Pre – event
Receiving a massage before sports or competition (Pre-Competition) quick massage combined with stretching, increases blood circulation and muscle elasticity, resulting in reduced chances of injuries and increased strength and endurance. It also helps us gain greater awareness of our body and its condition in relation to the environment, which is very important for achieving maximum performance during sports.

Post – event
Post-competition or sports massage (Post-Competition) helps to quickly restore the body to its normal state, reduces symptoms of pain or “strain” from excessive exercise, facilitates metabolism and cleanses the muscles of lactic acid and other waste.

Therapeutic – Maintenance/Rehabilitation ( Remedial Sports Massage ).
Muscle and tendon injuries are the most common, sports massage aims to recover from injuries and return to athletic activity as soon as possible.

Some of the benefits of Sports Massage:

• Reconstruction of injured tissues through the treatment of injured soft tissues.
• Increased muscle-tendon elasticity.
• Prevention of acute and chronic injuries
• Increased endurance and strength, as well as energy in muscles
• Reduction of muscle tension and complete relaxation of the nervous system
• Accelerated action on muscle-tendon junctions, resulting in improved range of motion of muscles and joints.
• Mobilization of all tissues involved in movement
• Reduction of fatigue
• Improving performance
• Increasing blood flow to the muscles, removing toxins, eliminating lactic acid and maintaining the body’s alertness.
• Improving the flow of lymphatic fluids, while reducing heart rate and pressure,
• Stimulation of nerve endings.