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What is it and what are the benefits?
Sports massage takes ancient principles practised throughout the world for
centuries and combines it with modern theories to apply it to sport.
Most discomfort involves a soft tissue element. All illnesses or conditions with
a degree of pain will result in tension in muscles, therefore, affecting posture
and movement. Increasing levels of physical and emotional stress in people’s
lives also gives rise to soft tissue discomfort. It is because of this that sports
massage has applications behind the sports field.
Sports massage eases both physical and psychological symptoms. Some of
the many benefits of sports massage are:
Improves soft tissue elasticity (improved flexibility)
Improve Tone of muscle
Improves Joint range of movement
Removes waste products
Reduces pain
Promotes healing
Promotes muscle relaxation
Mentally relaxing
Reduces stress & anxiety
Promotes wellbeing & Body awareness
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