Sports Massage Therapy in Bordon
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Everything You Need to know about Sports Massage Therapy
Sports Massage Therapy means something different at Back To Active
At Back To Active, we know first-hand the significant impact that pain can have on your active lifestyle.
Our Sports Massage Therapy in Bordon offer a comprehensive and effective method for pain relief, enhanced mobility, and overall wellness.
Our skilled sports massage therapists are committed to assisting you in managing discomfort, optimising your body’s mobility and getting you back out there.
Sports Massage is a form of massage originally developed for athletes that involves working with their soft tissues to correct imbalances and problems caused by the repetitive nature of strenuous physical activity and trauma. Soft tissue is connective tissue including muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia and is manipulated by sports therapists using a verity of techniques.
A sports massage is of most benefit a few hours to a couple of days after a hard training session or a demanding sporting event to help correct any imbalances in the soft tissue and relax the nervous system.
However, pre-event sports and post-event massages can also be useful in the warm up and recovery from an event.
A pre-event massage ideally would take place around 30 minutes and last a maximum of 20 minutes before an event. This should consist of a very light massage using predominantly effleurage and tapotement which primary aim should be to “wake up” the nervous system and warm up the muscles. No deep tissue techniques should be used as these have been shown to reduce muscle performance.
A post-event massage takes place straight after the event and should last 20-40 minutes. It aims to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage to encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid. It can use deeper massage technique than pre-event massage and usually involves some stretching.
Like any change in the training program, you should aim to have a sports massage before your event, especially if you're keen to have a pre-event massage.
Pick a point at least two weeks out from your event and try and arrange a sports massage directly before a hard training session letting your therapist know you want a pre-event massage.
The reason for this is that some athletes can feel “sluggish and heavy” after a massage and like new running shoes, new goggles or a new gel or energy drink it is always important never to experiment with these things on race day.
Similarly, it is not a good idea to train straight after a massage - let your body relax and the benefits of the massage take effect!
Sports massage can benefit nearly everyone, especially those that are physically active.
Sports massage therapy is not only beneficial in the treatment of muscular injury but is also useful as a preventative measure.
If you are a runner, triathlete, swimmer, rugby player, rower, climber, kayaker, cross-fitter or just keen on staying in shape, this therapy is particularly suitable for you.
Our skilled sports massage therapist applies a variety of soft tissue techniques, myofascial release techniques and muscle energy techniques to ease muscle aches and pains.
Richard Reed is an osteopath in Bordon and founder of Back To Active in Bordon.
Andy Cooper is a Sports Massage Therapist in Bordon.
Sports Massage Therapy in Bordon
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