Massage Therapy: Benefits of Sports Massage

• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility.
• Increases range of motion.
• Flushes out lactic acid in the muscles.
• Double, or triple faster recovery rate of muscles after a massage.
• Increases circulation.
• Stimulates lymphatic system, hence improves immune system.
• Relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
• Breaks up scar tissue.
• Prevents injuries that might be caused by stressing unbalanced muscle groups, or by favouring or forcing a painful, restricted area.
• Reduces the chance of injury, through proper stretching and event preparation, and through deep tissue massage.
• Improves range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance.
• Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow.
• Enhances elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise.

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