Therapeutic sports therapy is a type of massage
technique that focuses on treating soft tissue aches, pain and injuries that
are associated with recreational activities. Massage therapy in SW Calgary can
reduce muscle stiffness and improve relaxation by reducing heart rate and blood
pressure.

 

Sports massage has become an integral part of the
new athletic regimen from sports medicine clinics, to college training rooms,
to professional locker rooms to Olympic training. Growing number of trainers
believe that massage can provide an extra edge to the athletes who participate
in high performance sports. Massage has become a necessary ingredient for a
complete workout. More and more people are realizing that a complete workout
routine includes not only the exercise itself, but also caring for the
wear-and-tear and minor injuries that naturally occur with strenuous movement.
The physiological and psychological benefits of massage make sports therapy in
SW Calgary an ideal complement to a total conditioning program.

 

Massage therapy is not just for high-performance
athletes. Anyone who routinely stretches their physical limits through movement
such as running, cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, tennis and other racquet
sports, strength training and aerobics can benefit from massage therapy in SW
Calgary.

 

BENEFITS OF SPORTS THERAPY IN SW CALGARY:

 

The following benefits can be experienced through
the application of sports and deep tissue massage therapy techniques:

 

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Reduction in muscle tension,
muscular pain and discomfort

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Increased range of motion, leading
to enhanced performance.

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Decreased muscle stiffness and
soreness after exercise or physical activity

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Reduced recovery time post injury

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Increased levels of relaxation and
reduction in physical and psychological stress levels

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Aids sleep quantity and quality

 

These benefits are largely the result of an
increase in local blood circulation which helps to flush out chemical irritants
and waste products which have stored up within the muscle. At the same time,
fresh blood flow increases oxygen and nutrient content within the muscle. This
in turn can help with muscle repair and leads to a reduction in muscle tension.

 

Depending on your sport and individual needs, you
should get at least one massage per week. Think of it as a preventive measure.
Ideally, book a massage therapy session in SW Calgary on your toughest training
day. If weekly or bi-weekly sessions are not ideal for you, we recommend at
least twice a month. Massage therapy in SW Calgary is safe and has no side effects.
However, it may not be the best option for those with bleeding disorders,
recent surgery, broken bones, acute tendon ruptures, cuts, burns or open
wounds.

 

An experienced massage therapist should be able
to tell if you’re a good candidate for sports therapy in SW Calgary. Make sure
you choose one who is registered and has experience with the kind of problems
you’re facing. Often a beginner massage therapist may lack the skills needed to
work with elite athletes, so look for those who have worked with athletes with
similar needs to yours in the past. This will ensure you get the best sports
massage therapy possible!