Think sports massage is just for top athletes? It’s not!

There are many types of massage, and each technique has a different objective to target various levels of muscle tissue. Sports massage focuses on areas of the body in need of increased flexibility or rehabilitation. It also helps relieve discomfort in muscles and joints, and can minimize swelling for those who participate in activities that demand repetitive motions.

Sports massage is not only for elite or competitive athletes. It is beneficial for anyone who wants to maintain an active lifestyle and has many physical and mental benefits for overall health and athletic performance.

How Does It Help?

Sports massage is growing in popularity as a way to enhance athletic performance and promote recovery.  Whether you’re a professional athlete or new to exercise, it can help you reach your goals faster and more efficiently.

Many people who exercise, especially those untrained or that are overtraining, develop overworked muscles or strains. These issues can result from a variety of reasons: starting a program too quickly, improper use of  exercise equipment, inadequate warm ups, repetitive stress etc. 

Other Benefits

Sports massage is known to have the following benefits:

• Increase flexibility
• Reduce pain
• Enhance post competition recovery
• Decrease muscle tension
• Correct muscle imbalances
• Prevent injury 
• Promote healing from injuries 

Adding sports massage to your regular maintenance routine will provide continual health benefits, and keep your body in good working order. Massage helps promote blood flow,  which helps reduce inflammation within the muscle tissue so you feel better after a workout faster. This speeds up the recovery process and promotes relaxation within the muscle tissue while helping to reduce stress levels.

Sports massage is a fantastic natural option to reduce joint and muscle pain while improving athletic performance. It improves athletic ability by increasing flexibility and range of motion within joints. With more efficient blood flow to the body, oxygen delivery to muscles and other tissues increases, maximizing the body’s ability to perform efficiently under high demands. 

Better range of motion allows for better lengthening and contracting movement of muscles, which leads to more efficient muscle fiber usage and increased power and speed. Consistent massage can also prevent further injury or trauma in muscles and joints and help maintain  good movement patterns. 

What to Expect

At Denton Sports Chiropractic, our massage therapists systematically work through the soft tissue and muscles of your body involved in or affected by your sport or activity. Stretching is also included to help improve your range of motion and flexibility. This type of massage is ideal If you have a specific problem in a localized area.

You may experience some soreness a day or two after your massage, so make sure you drink plenty of water with electrolytes to help your body recover. 

Take the Next Step

If you’re looking to improve your athletic performance or simply feel better, try adding sports massage to your health and wellness regimen. Call us today!