A specialized type of massage to prepare the body for physical activity, recovery after training and prevention of sports injuries.
⸻ Sports massage
What is Sports massage
Sports massage is a special massage technique used to prepare the body for high loads, as well as for faster recovery after intense workouts. It helps to increase endurance and achieve the best sports results. This type of massage is suitable only for healthy people who do not have problems with the musculoskeletal system. If carried out correctly, it does not cause any unpleasant sensations, but on the contrary, improves mood.
The effect of Sports massage on the body:
Increased muscle elasticity. This protects the muscles from microtrauma during training, prevents the appearance of pain syndrome;
Accelerated tissue recovery after physical exertion. Massage effect helps to avoid pain after intensive training (crepature), so it is useful not only for professional athletes, but also for amateur beginners;
Improvement of blood supply to tissues and lymph flow. Massage has a general toning effect on the body and increases vitality;
Reduced fatigue levels and a significant increase in endurance. Regular exposure to the muscles helps to perform physical exercises longer and maintain a set pace of movements;
Faster recovery after sprains and bruises. Massage promotes tissue regeneration by improving blood circulation;
Increasing the level of stress resistance. The procedure helps to increase the effectiveness of training and prepare the athlete to get the best result at competitions;
Elimination of lactic acid stagnation, which provokes the appearance of muscle pain after high loads.
What is known about Sports massage
Sports massage is designed to maximize the full disclosure of the functional capabilities of the musculature. It helps not only to prepare for intense loads, but also to minimize possible muscle damage, reduces the risk of sports injuries. Professional athletes simply need it, as preparation for competitions involves excessively high loads at the limit of their capabilities. Without proper recovery, they can lead to negative consequences, so regular massage becomes an obligatory part of the training process.
Massage is necessary for almost every professional athlete, it is also useful for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts.
Sports massage is usually divided into general and private: in the first case, the work is carried out with the entire musculature, in the second – only with individual muscle groups. The general effect on the body is carried out only by a masseur, you can work with individual muscles independently after training and in preparation for competitions. In any case, self-massage should be carried out according to the same rules as professional procedures. Non-compliance with the technique can give a negative result, so it is safer to use the help of a specialist.
