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Sports MassageSports massage is a kind of treatment provided to athletes.
This type of massage is done especially during a training session. It also helps in enhancing their performance. Athletes experiencing pain or injury are also at the benefiting end. Sports massage aids in the betterment of joint injuries, which, in turn restricts the range of motion.
Many a spa provides this method of massage. Swedish massages triggers circulation of lymph and blood fluids. This swedish massage is the simplest kind of sports massage done for athletes. This kind of a massage uses light pressure to bring down the stress and tension of the ankles and muscles.
Application of a firm pressure also increases the elasticity and flexibility, thereby helping in muscle relaxation.
Swedish massage is a full body massage involving various long strokes with friction, vibration, muscle kneading and hacking. Draping is a technique used in this technique, wherein, a sheet is used to cover the massaged area before proceeding to the other parts. It is the basis for aromatherapy, deep tissue and western massage. Trigger point therapy is a style of sports massage that aids in muscle knot breakdown.
As the name indicates, trigger point is a spot which triggers or stimulates a painful comeback. It is not only a nodule that is tender, but also hurts the triggering muscle and the nerves in the tissues. This point is identified and neutralized. At certain times, a pincer grip is used to pick up the muscle fibers.
Finger pressure also helps.
Sports massage is of four kinds, namely, restorative sports massage, pre-event sports massage, post-event sports massage and rehabilitative sports massage. The type of massage provided to an athlete, during the training session is referred to as restorative massage. It aids the athletes to practice in a painless and steadfast manner.
A small time 15-45 minutes massage is the pre-event sports massage. The body part to be exerted is concentrated in this massage and is done prior to the athletic event. Post-event sports massage is given to bring back the tissues to normalcy. It is preferably done within an hour or two, post event. Any pain caused due to injury is subdued by rehabilitative sports massage. It helps in regaining the body’s balance and health.
A sports massage is generally done on an identified place, causing problem or pain. This includes a frozen shoulder or tender knee. Treatment associated with paint or injury related to frivolous activities is referred to as therapeutic massage. Massage provides physiological and psychological support, thereby enhancing the endurance level and performance. |
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