What is Sports Massage? Sports Massage is a technique used to stretch the muscles and connective tissues of the body to enhance performance. When done properly, sports massage stimulates circulation, increases lymph flow, breaks up fibrosis that binds muscle fibres together, relaxes muscle spasm and relieves pain. Sports Massage differs from Swedish Massage in that it is a deeper form of Massage.
Reflexology is a simple, effective, non-invasive therapy performed on the feet (or hands). It is based on the principle that there are reflex points in the feet and hands, which are linked by energy pathways to corresponding parts of the body. Stress, illness, injury or disease can block these energy pathways. Specific finger and thumb massage techniques; stimulate the movement of energy to unblock these pathways.
1Massage may be able to bring relief from everyday aches and pains, reduce stress, anxiety and tension, promoting relaxation and give a general feeling of well-being. 2Sports massage can help people living with certain chronic conditions and sports injury rehabilitation (often in conjunction with conventional treatments) and helps keep muscles/soft tissue in good condition, promotes flexibility, reduces fatique and can improve endurance thereby helping to prevent further injury.
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