What is a sports massage?
Sports massage is a form of massage therapy that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It's not meant to be relaxing and calming; instead, it's a preventative and healing measure. It can be used to enhance pre-event preparation, reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training, and help heal injuries caused by strenuous physical activity or trauma.
Sports massage involves a combination of techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, compression, cross-fiber massage, and trigger point therapy. The main aim is to reduce tension and stress which accumulates in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. This manipulation of the body's tissues can improve flexibility, performance, and reduce the risk of injury.
