A sports massage can surely promote relaxation and rejuvenation, but it can be much more vigorous at times than a Swedish massage (although not as intense as a deep tissue massage) in order to produce the maximum benefits. During a sports massage, you can expect to do some stretching. You should get a sports massage if you are one of the following:
- a professional athlete
- a part-time athlete
- someone who exercises
- someone with a physically demanding job
Getting a sports massage can help you recover faster from your workout or hard day's work. You can get one before and/or after a workout or competition. Word has even gotten out to professional athletes that we are the place to visit in Atlanta for massages, and we have had the pleasure of treating a few of them (see our photo gallery).
Benefits of Sports Massage
The benefits of massage are significant for most people, and athletes are no different. In fact, an athlete may even have the most to benefit from a massage. Sports massage therapy can:
- loosen muscles
- promote relaxation
- help increase blood flow to the heart and muscles
- increases flexibility
- reduces fatigue
- improves endurance
- prevent injuries
- prepare both your body and mind for peak performance
- decrease muscle pain and soreness
- speed up recovery from a workout or competition
If you're an athlete, the slightest improvement can mean the difference between winning or losing a competition. How often you should get a sports massage depends on how much stress you put on your body. The frequency of sports can vary from once a week to twice a month. Talk to one of our masseuses to find an optimal sports massage schedule for you.
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