Sports Massage Therapy

Therapeutic sports massage gives athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential by reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The massage is more of a treatment than a relaxation massage:

• Collaboration between the therapist and the athlete throughout the treatment.
• Advice on exercises for muscular flexibility and strengthening
• Can be done prior, during physical activity or in recovery phase, following a sporting event such as a half marathon or a full marathon.

All of these elements have a real impact on the maximum potential of the athlete, especially after a sporting event because it increases:

• healing and recovery between efforts
• joint mobility, flexibility and biomechanics
• body perception and mental focus
• motivation and self-confidence

By identifying areas of tension, the massage also allows to reduce:

• muscle cramps and spasms
• stress and anxiety (pre- and post-event).

Benefits of Massage

Massage can bring about physical, mental and emotional changes. The benefits can vary from individual to individual.

Physical benefits:

• Relaxes the body
• Calms the nervous system
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces heart rate
• Slows respiration
• Loosens tight muscles
• Reduces chronic pain

Mental benefits:

• Reduces mental stress
• Promotes better sleep
• Calms a bad temper
• Induces mental relaxation
• Improves concentration

Emotional benefits:

• Reduces anxiety
• Enhances self-image
• Provides a feeling of well-being