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.
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. Such a massage effect has the following effect on the body:
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.