Sports and Exercise Massage

There are a numerous physiological and psychological benefits of sport and exercise massage which includes stress reduction, enhanced well-being, improved body awareness, pain reduction and relaxation. Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.

Here are some important tip and advantages of Sports Massage:

Stress reduction:

Sport and exercise massage techniques can enhance a sense of wellbeing by stimulating the release of endorphins and by reducing level of stress hormones such as cortical.

Pain Reduction

When pain occurs in any particular area, messages are sent to your brain via your nerves. By massaging the painful area, you stimulate the coetaneous mechanoreceptors that block the signals before they reach your spinal cord. As your brain never receives the pain signals from the affected area, you perception of the pain is reduced.

Relaxation

Certain massage techniques can have relaxing effects on your nervous system and can release muscle tension as well as stimulating the release of endorphins which can enhance your mood. This combination leads to a generally pleasant, relaxing feeling.

Massage is not just beneficial for a time being but it has long term affects on the body and mind as well. Sports massage help you to increase your sports performance and always be in form.