Calvin
Oakland Raiders
2001
Lauren
Cross Country
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a fast-paced treatment that can improve performance, prevent injury and speed healing for athletes of all levels and abilities. It combines relaxing Swedish massage with specific techniques such as compression, trigger point therapy and cross-fiber friction.With heavy training schedules and little time for rest, athletes have recently been among the biggest users of massage therapy services.
What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a type of massage technique that focuses on treating soft tissue aches, pain and injuries that are associated with professional and recreational activities. Massage can reduce muscle stiffness and improve relaxation by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
Massage involves applying mechanical pressure to the soft tissues, resulting in improved muscle flexibility, increased range of motion in the joints, and decreased muscle stiffness.
The pressure of massage may also improve blood flow during the massage and increase muscle temperature. Massage reduces heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels. Most people report a feeling of pure relaxation, reduced anxiety, and improved mood as a result.