What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is a special form of massage that is typically used before, during, and after athletic events.
The purpose of sports massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.
The main difference between sports massage and other massage techniques is that it directly targets and reduces tension in muscles and joints that are affected by athletic use and injury.
Why Sports Massage is Important To Runners?
A Sports Massage is especially important for runners who run more than 15 miles a week. The more miles you run, the more strain your muscles are under and the more beneficial sports massage is. Incorporating sports massage into your training schedule will help you train optimally.
Sports Massage is important to runners for many reasons. Some of these reasons being;
1. Reduces muscle inflammation;
2. Reduces muscle soreness (DOMS);
3. Flushes out any remaining lactic or carbonic acid
4. Reduces muscle tension;
5. Promotes muscle flexibililty;
6. Promotes healthy muscle development by stripping & stretching the fibers individually;
7. Increases muscle recovery time;
8. Increases mental alertness;
9. Reduces muscle fatigue, and cramping;
10. Decreases your chance of developing a muscle injury.
Massage immediately before and after an event will also help reduce the muscle spasms that can occur with vigorous exercise.
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