Massage : Benefits of Sports Massage

Regular sports massage can:

• Reduce the chance of injury, through proper stretching and event preparation, and through deep tissue massage;
  
• Improve range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance;
  
• Shorten recovery time between workouts;
  
• Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow;
  
• Enhance elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise.
• Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
  
• Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
  
• Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
  
• Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
  
• Reduces muscle spasms
  
• Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
  
• Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
  
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing
  
• Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
  
• Reduces blood pressure
  
• Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
  
• Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
  
• Improves posture
  
• Strengthens the immune system
  
• Treats musculoskeletal problems
  
• Rehabilitation post operative
  
• Rehabilitation after injury