What is Sports Massage?

What is a sports massage?

Sports massage therapy is a deep and intense soft tissue release technique that relieves muscle tension, damage, breaks down adhesion's and ultimately reduces the pain you experience.

Massage therapy to suit you.

Therapists use deep pressure that works into the superficial and deeper lying muscles to increase blood flow and temperature to help the muscles relax, I provide my sports massage service in your own home or at REDS Gym Oldham.

why have a sports massage?

To utilise a sports massage does not necessarily mean you have to actively participate in sporting events. Our deep tissue massage techniques can help you to recover from various conditions, such as;

benefits of sports massage

There are many benefits to utilising sports massage as a means of recovery or enhancing performance.

Adhesion's are caused by inflammation or injury and these are very common within muscles. Muscle tissues in the body that have a large number of adhesion's tend to suffer from a lack of movement in affected joints, increased pain and have been known to cause trapped nerves.

how to prepare for your sports massage?

Before you receive your sports massage from us there are some steps you can take to make it a much more enjoyable experience.

Stay hydrated - Hydration is very important before having a massage as being dehydration can cause the fascia and muscles to be stiff which can make the massage more uncomfortable than it has to be.
Only eat a light meal before - If you are booked in for an evening massage, ensure that you only have a light meal, nothing is worse than having a massage on a feel stomach, especially as massage slows down the bodies systems, which also involves the digestive system.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE

Typically after a massage you may experience some tenderness for up to 48 hours, depending on the massage you received. Here are some tips you may wish to follow post massage;

Enjoy a hot bath - Having a hot bath can help to reduce any extra soreness you could be experiencing, Epsom salts is a favourite of ours.
Incorporate Massage - Massage is a great treatment method and you should accept it as a necessary part of recovery.
Hold off on training - Training immediately after a massage is a big no-no! Allow your body the time it needs to recover effectively, taking a day or two off training post massage can be a huge factor improving your performance.

Level Wellness

Contact us now on 07477255599, alternatively email hello@level-wellness.co.uk to find out more information about what we can do for you.