Role of sports massage in sports injury & athletes

WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE?

Sports massage like a deep tissue massage therapy. Sports massage is different from a regular massage in that it addresses specific muscle or injury related areas affected by the activity you are doing regular massage therapy focused on general relaxation, stress management &pain reduction.
But this doesn’t mean that you can walk any spa or medical massage therapist after a sports injury.

A sports massage therapist can assist with training ,rehabilitation, pre &post performance goals. Sports massage can also be beneficial for anyone who does regular heavy workout or gym exercises.

WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE FOR?

Various movements and techniques are used to try to help an athlete’s body achieve maximum performance and physical conditioning with a decreased chance of injury or pain and quick recovery.

EXAMPLES of techniques used in SPORTS MASSAGE includes:

Swedish style massage
Effleurage(Strokings)
Petrissage (Kneading)
Soft tissue manipulation
Compression
Friction
Deep vibration
Gliding
Stretching
Percussion
Rhythmic striking

WHY CHOOSE PHYSIOCHIRO IN SPORTS INJURY ?

In Physiochiro sports massage performed by a sports therapist who is a certified master’s in sports physiotherapy. This additional education & training gives your therapist a better understanding of Human anatomy so they can develop a treatment plan. All sports physiotherapists are highly educated & experienced.

BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE:

1.⁠ ⁠Improved flexibility: sports massage can help relax tight muscles, stretch farther & more comfortably.
2.⁠ ⁠Better performance: a sports massage increases the mitochondria level in your muscles.
3.⁠ ⁠Reduced muscle pain: sports massage can help break up that lactic acid so it helps body Detoxification.
4.⁠ ⁠Injury prevention: when sports massage is done before a training session, a sports massage can help loosen up muscles, preventing strains& sprains.
5.⁠ ⁠Psychological benefits: relaxation, improved sleep quality & reduced anxiety.
6.⁠ ⁠Decreased neurological excitability: nerves more relaxed.
7.⁠ ⁠Increased blood flow: increase elimination of exercise waste products.
Decreased recovery time between work out

WHY PREFER SPORTS MASSAGE IN SPORTS INJURY & ATHLETES ?

It is totally different from normal massage, in sports massage. We focused on the injuries issues & areas that are unique to the physical performance.

At physiochiro, we take an approach to wellness, we believe that your body works together as a whole, not as separate systems, your muscular, skeletal & nervous systems or all interconnected systems. Sports massage is important to restoring proper function as regular chiropractic adjustments.

In physiochiro there is a staaf of licensed medical massage therapists to loosen tight muscles, reduce inflammation and increase flexibility to help you reach your peak .

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the benefits of sports massage are undeniable for athletes. From accelerated recovery and enhanced performance to injury prevention & pain management.
From enhancing flexibility &range of motion to preventing injuries. Sports massage plays a vital role in supporting athletic performance &overall well -being.