How Can a Sports Massage Help to Prevent Injury
Whether you are a sports person or not, everyone can benefit from the treatment offered by an in-depth sports massage from Physio Wellbeing. Much more than just a standard massage, a sports massage deals with the manipulation of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Because the regime is so intense, it is a good way of not just conditioning the body but also of preventing injury when taking part in sporting activities.
Over time, the techniques and proficiency involved in sports massage have developed in such a way that they now provide extremely efficient and beneficial results.
How does a sports massage help the body?
Not only is a sports massage a wonderfully relaxing and exhilarating experience, but it also does a great deal to assist the body. It can help with:
- Circulation and stimulation of the lymphatic system
- Removal of metabolic waste
- Relaxing and stimulating nerve endings
- Working on muscle tone and length
- Reconditioning scar tissue
- Mental relaxation and preparation
I would like a sports massage but don’t play sport
You do not need to be an energetic sports person to benefit greatly from a sports massage. Whether you participate at the gym or are generally active or not, a full sports massage is a wonderful way to rejuvenate the way your body feels and refresh your mind through relaxation. After your treatment is complete you can expect to feel less fatigued, fresh and free from the pain from strain injuries or muscular tension.
No, the giving of a professional sports massage needs to be conducted by a registered practitioner. The body is an intricate vessel and it needs to be treated with great care and skill. If you do take part in sport, you may wish to make the most of your massage by having it:
- To prevent injury during training or playing
- After competition to relax and restore the body
- To relieve stiffness and strain from travel
- When recovering from injury
Should I check with my doctor before having a sports massage?
You may wish to do so but this is not absolutely necessary as the SMA (Sports Massage Association) can advise you on whether you are fit enough to participate in this type of deep massage. They can supply you with plenty of details and information and by asking you a few health and personal questions, will be able to determine whether this type of massage is suitable. In the unlikely event that you cannot have the treatment, they will also be able to point you in the right direction of alternative similar therapeutic regimes.
To summarise, having a sports massage is a great way of looking after your body, restoring circulation, relaxing muscles and stiffness and giving an overall feeling of general refreshment and significant restoration.
If you have experienced injury in the past to muscles, tendons or ligaments or take part in a sport that may cause them to put under strain, then a sports massage is a great way of preventing injury.