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Sports Massage

Sports massage consists of a variety of different techniques used at different intervals during an athlete’s training. It may involve prevention and maintenance programmes, on-site treatment before and after an athletic event, and rehabilitation programmes for those who are injured. Massage therapists focus on the specific muscles being affected by the demands being put on the body for that sport.


Pre-event massage stimulates circulation, calms nervous tension and prepares the athlete for optimal performance while reducing the chances of injury. Post-event massage relieves soreness and assists in the removal of lactic acid and other waste products. Training massage focuses on the prevention of developing chronic injuries and aids in the healing process of current ones.

Sport massage works to enhance elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise. It can shorten recovery time between workouts by reducing the strain and discomfort of training and chronic strain patterns. It enables athletes to recover more quickly from myofascial injury with less chance of chronic problems returning. Soft tissues are free of trigger points and adhesions, increasing range of motion and flexibility allowing for improved power and performance. An increase in blood flow brings an increase of nutrients and oxygen to the muscle. Sport massage also provides a psychological boost to athletes, consistent with his or her commitment to high performance. Sports massage helps to reduce the chance of injury, through proper stretching and event preparation, and through deep tissue massage.