Remedial massage therapy is an effective solution for chronic muscular-skeletal imbalances, treating strains, sprains, muscle pulls and most injuries in which skin integrity remains intact.
Sports remedial massage Adelaide is designed to enhance performance and aid recovery for athletes and non-athletes alike, with particular attention given to injury prevention and improving posture and movement patterns.
Pre-event
Pre-event massage is a short treatment performed before an event designed to stimulate muscles, increase flexibility, and enhance performance. Massage increases local blood supply to muscle tissues, increasing cellular exchange and strengthening muscles while helping prevent injuries and alleviating anxiety while stimulating and invigorating athletes.
Treatment typically uses faster strokes than those employed during the regular massage. Massage therapists will employ techniques such as effleurage to warm up soft tissue and kneading to release tight or tense areas, encouraging clients to relax and enjoy the experience; such massage sessions could occur alongside games or races or before starting events in therapy rooms.
Before the massage starts, the massage therapist should ask basic questions to understand an athlete’s training and health history, along with any niggling injuries they might be suffering from. Once this information has been gathered, gentle pressure should be applied to muscles to stimulate them while being careful not to apply too much pressure as this could cause pain; additionally, frictional heat could increase the muscle temperature, preparing them for intense exercise while helping prevent injuries.
Post-event
After sporting activities, massage therapy is often recommended to improve tissue fluid flow by flushing away waste products and increasing blood flow to damaged areas. Massage techniques also help break down fibrous or scar tissue formation while loosening muscle tightness, permitting more freedom of movement for muscles that have been tightened due to tightness. It’s an excellent preventative therapy; and can even benefit those without sporting backgrounds who experience muscle discomfort at their desk all day.
Sports remedial massage Adelaide increases circulation by increasing red blood cells in an area, helping tissue heal faster, release hormones more freely, and increase lymphatic system responses to help your immune function, as well as helping decrease stress, anxiety and depression, thus decreasing their impact on musculoskeletal structures and decreasing injury risks.
After receiving a sports massage, it is vital to replenish your fluid reserves as the toxins released during treatment enter your bloodstream and can lead to dehydration. Although you may feel slightly sore afterwards, taking 24 hours off as your body adjusts is recommended to ensure optimal performance on the field or gym and overall well-being. Regular sports massage sessions will help achieve peak performance on these fields or gym floors and promote good health and well-being.
Pre-training
Remedial Massage and Sports Remedial Massage share many similarities; both utilise techniques like trigger point work, myofascial release and effleurage. However, the main distinction lies between them; remedial massage typically treats injuries or chronic discomfort, while sports massage is typically more focused on outcomes that aid a client’s training regimen.
Sports massage can be an ideal pre-training, helping stimulate and warm the body before training, improving flexibility and lubricating joints. It is an especially useful treatment option for people involved in sports who wish to reduce the likelihood of overuse injuries.
Post-training
In the post-training phase of a sports remedial massage, the emphasis is on maintaining soft tissue and joint health. The goal of this treatment is to identify and address imbalances in the muscular-skeletal system due to improper training practice or overuse; additionally, it may reduce pain caused by repetitive motions associated with your sport or exercise and help relieve swelling and stiffness resulting from repetitive actions; various techniques such as acupressure techniques, joint mobilisations techniques or assisted stretching may be implemented during these sessions.
This massage can help relieve delayed muscle soreness and prevent injuries by improving blood flow to muscles, flushing away exertion-related toxins from exertion and providing more oxygen to worked or damaged areas. This therapy makes an ideal addition to pre and post-event preparations.