What Features And Benefits Make Sports Massage An Effective Treatment?

A massage treatment may be able to help with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems like a sore back, muscle tension, acute and chronic pain as well as general  joint ‘wear and tear’ problems. There are many types of massage and sports massage is one of them. There are certain features that make this type of massage different and more appropriate for certain conditions. In this article we will look at some of the distinguishing characteristics of sports massage and why it may be a treatment to consider. 

Features of a sports massage

We promote sports massage in neighbouring Enmore, just a short walk from their clinic. Practitioners are highly trained and well-versed in treating many conditions. We will now discuss these techniques in a little detail.

Agility can be lost in the muscle due to various reasons like injury or various other muscle-related problems. There are certain techniques that facilitate the flexibility of joint and muscles – stretching, mobilisation and strengthening techniques.

Trigger points may also be targeted as part of the treatment, helping to reduce or remove pain and tension that is due to ‘wear and tear’ that is a common result of sporting activities. These techniques can be of great benefit when dealing with sports injuries.

After discussing the techniques and how they differ from each other, we will have a look at the various benefits that you can derive from a sports massage treatment. We suggest that before you visit the massage therapist in our Newtown clinic, take a look at these benefits, understanding some of the details so that you can be more informed about your treatment.

Physical benefits

• May help to treat various kinds of musculoskeletal problems experienced during sports-related activities.
• It may help reduce muscle tension and reduce associated pain and inflammation.
• By balancing the muscle tension throughout the body, undue tension is reduce on joints and ligaments and this can help minimise or prevent joint misalignment.
• It helps in the removal of lactic acid through massage.
• It allows the muscles to receive a high degree of oxygen and nutrients that are required for healthy growth and development of muscles cells.

Mental benefits

• It helps to release feel-good hormones which are related to normal, healthy brain functioning.
• It releases enzymes that are veryhelpful in enhancing the mood of the person who has undergone the therapy.
• It helps reduce the release of multiple hormones that are related to stress and so this mitigates the harmful effects of stress.

From the above lines, we get a clear idea of the features and benefits that make sports massage such a popular technique for stress release and reduce the wear and tear of muscles. So the next time you opt for a massage in Petersham, make sure you keep them in mind.

The features and benefits are the reasons why sports massage is so popular for releasing stress and helping to minimise the ‘wear and tear’ of muscles and joints. So if you are in the nearby suburb in Petersham, keep them in mind when you need a massage

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