sports massage

Sports massage therapy is the physical manipulation of muscles that stimulates soft tissue mobilisation, relieves muscular tension, and reduces pain. It is usually conducted to help athletes and individuals with physically demanding hobbies. This therapeutic massage involves various techniques, including:

Effleurage : a series of massage strokes that involve soothing movements. They are used to warm up the muscles before deep tissue work at the beginning and end of a body massage.

Hacking : this massage entails light and fast movements conducted with the side of hands to stroke muscle areas.

Kneading : this is a massage technique that applies pressure to the muscles so as to relieve tension through stretching and mobilising the muscle fibres.

Trigger pointing : this is a massage technique that is used to relieve pain. It is able to do this by disrupting the pain cycle.

Wringing : this massage works to provide relief for tight muscles. It helps by increasing blood circulation, increasing the temperature of the soft tissue, and eliminating waste products.

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what to expect

Sports massage techniques can range from gentle and relaxing to deep and intense, depending on the goals of the session and specific needs. Whilst some discomfort or mild pain may be experienced, it shouldn't be excessively painful or unbearable. It is important to note that this is a temporary response. It is important to develop a two-way communicative feedback system to understand more about the pressure and comfort level – then adjustments to the pressure can be made.