Sports massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. It is of benefit to anyone that exercises, even if it is only mild exercise such as regular walking.
The purpose of Sports Massage
Sports massage is used to prevent and relieve injuries and conditions that are associated with exercise. The treatment is quite strenuous and relieves and reduces the stress and tension that can build up within the body’s soft tissues while exercising.
When to use Sports Massage
Before, during, or after playing sport or exercising. This massage therapy uses techniques that are designed to increase endurance and performance, to minimise the chances of injury and, if there is an injury, to reduce the recovery time.
What Sports Massage Can Do For You
Sports massage can treat a variety of ailments and injuries that may occur as a result of exercise. It also has other benefits that allow you to train or exercise more efficiently. Some benefits that sports massage has include: • draining away fatigue
• relieving swelling
• reducing muscle tension
• promoting flexibility
• injuries that occur as a result of overexertion or overuse
• relieving pain
• preventing injuries
• improving heart rate and blood pressure
• increasing blood circulation and lymph flow
• treating injuries such as shin splints, tennis elbows, sprains and strains, corked thighs etc
Sports Massage – Choosing your treatment
To prepare or wind down from a sports event. Pre-event massage is a more vigorous massage designed to warm up muscles to aid performance and prevent injury. Post-event massage is used to focus on tension and toxin elimination, using slower, gentler techniques. The massage therapist can help you choose the most suitable treatment for your condition and goals. Massage is aimed to reduce pain, stress and tension using specific techniques to promote movement and flexibility for specific areas of concern.
30 min $90 | 60 min $125
Health Insurance Funds HICAPS
Health Insurance claims can be processed on the HICAPS machine. If you don’t have your card with you – a receipt can be provided for you at the appointment to make a health insurance claim later.
Caroline delivers top quality Sports massage in the eastern suburbs – Croydon, Ringwood, Wonga Park, Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Warrandyte and Lilydale.
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