What is Sports Massage Therapy?
Sports massage is manual manipulation of the muscles designed to help athletes before, during and after training. Sports massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, kneading, wringing, hacking and trigger pointing.
It is useful for anyone who exercises to increase flexibility, prevent injuries Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity
Benefits of sports massage:
- Increased joint range of motion (ROM)
- Increase performance
- Increased flexibility
- Increased sense of well-being
- Decreased muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise or physical activity
- Decreased neurological excitability (nerves more relaxed)
- Decreased muscle spasms
- Muscular and joint injuries such as sprains and strains
- Postural related pain
- Headaches
- Whiplash
- Golfers and tennis elbow
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Back pain
- Better sleep
What to expect from a Sports massage therapy?
Various studies reveal that Sports massage therapy helps to improve mood, induce relaxation, decrease depression and reducing swelling during pregnancy. Sports massage therapy at etobicoke massage therapy is a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, we have Hydraulic tables and Prego Pillows for maximum comfort and positioning.
We Pride ourselves in being one of the best Sports massage therapy clinics in Etobicoke backed by trained therapists provide practical knowledge and professional recommendations on various aspects of personal pre-natal care. Our gentle pre-natal techniques are customized to each individual to ensure comfort and relaxation of our Etobicoke clients
