Massage is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. These muscle imbalances may develop and cause the person discomfort or impede performance.
Sports massage should play an important part in the life of anyone who likes to keep themselves fit, whether they are injured or not.
Here are some of the main benefits of sports massage:
- Releases muscle tension
- Break down scar tissue – scar tissue is the result of previous injuries and can affect the muscle, tendons and ligaments. This can lead to inflexible tissues that are prone to injuries and pain.
- Removes waste products – massage helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourages the muscle to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover quicker.
- Increase the range of motion and flexibility
- Stretching – massage can stretch tissues that could not be stretched in usual methods. So releasing any tension or pressure build up.
- Pain reduction – tension in muscles often cause pain. Massage helps to relieve pain by releasing the body’s endorphins.
- Improves circulation – Massage increases blood flow to tissues
- Boost performance.
- Relaxes the whole body.