Sports Massage has become an integral part of the athletic regimen from sports medicine, to college training rooms, to Olympic training. Growing number of trainers believe that massage can provide an extra edge to the athletes who participate in high performance sports. Massage has become a necessary ingredient for a complete workout. More and more people are realizing that a complete workout routine includes not only the exercise and stretching, but also caring for the wear-and-tear of  minor injuries that naturally occur with strenuous movement. The physiological and psychological benefits of massage make it an ideal complement to a total conditioning program.

Benefits of Sports Massage

Reduce the chance of injury

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

Mental Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Fosters peace of mind

Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness

Helps relieve mental stress

Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional benefits

Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch

Fosters a feeling of well being

Reduces level of anxiety

Creates body awareness

Increases awareness of mind-body connection

Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation

Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness

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

Improves posture 

Strengthens the immune system 

Treats musculoskeletal problems 

Rehabilitation post operative 

Rehabilitation after injury

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