What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue, their body is subjected to various types of physical loading and following Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. When a person regularly exercises, their body is subjected to various types of physical loading. In the right measure and at the right frequency, regular exercise enables the body to cope with increased levels of stress, which allows the body to exercise at higher intensities or for longer durations.
Sports massage can help athletes improve their performance, prevent injuries, increase flexibility, endurance and joint range of motion. It can help with recovery from exercise or injury and ease pain. Sports massage can be used before, during and after training.
What to expect from having a Sports Massage
So, when you book in to see Ann @ Chinley Massage, you can be assured that prior to having any form of treatment, Ann will go through a thorough clinical consultation, where she will check with you that it is safe to perform this modality.
Sports massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue, their body is subjected to various types of physical loading and following Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. When a person regularly exercises, their body is subjected to various types of physical loading. In the right measure and at the right frequency, regular exercise enables the body to cope with increased levels of stress, which allows the body to exercise at higher intensities or for longer durations.
Sports massage can help athletes improve their performance, prevent injuries, increase flexibility, endurance and joint range of motion. It can help with recovery from exercise or injury and ease pain. Sports massage can be used before, during and after training.
How it Works
Ann @ChinleyMassage uses various techniques, including Palpating of muscles, kneading, effleurage, wringing, hacking and trigger point therapy. This style of massage involves deeper pressure than regular massage, which can sometimes be uncomfortable or painful. Ann will be using her hands, fingers, thumbs, forearms and elbows to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
Sports Massage can also help with non-athletic issues such as repetitive strain injury, sprains, work related tension and fatigue.
Please remember though, that having a regular maintenance massage can help to prevent mechanical and physical problems before they begin to cause you a problem.
Possible Side effects
Sports massage is a safe treatment and is generally well tolerated. However, remember that it’s not a gentle or relaxing massage and you may feel some discomfort during or after a session. Slight bruising is possible.
If you have fractures, vein inflammation or any type of open wound it is not recommended for you. Similarly, it is not recommended for you if you have chronic back issues – such as ankylosing spondylitis.
Post Treatment self-care
- Keep the treated area warm and covered.
- Keep the area moving and stretch regularly.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid tea, coffee and drinks with caffein as well as alcohol.
- Eat nourishing foods to help your body heal and clean out toxins.
- Do not do heavy exercise after a treatment although some light exercise is beneficial. Try to get some sleep early, so the body can repair during the night. Preferably before 11pm.
You may find that you urinate more or have bowel movements. Also, symptoms of a cold such as runny nose, sore throat or generally feeling under the weather van appear and these are normal signs of the body clearing toxins in the system and will usually go fairly quickly.
After treatments such as Gua Sha & Massage you may feel sore due to the strong techniques. If necessary, you can take (if you’re not allergic to Ibuprofen) to reduce inflammation.
