60 minute Sports Massage

Service Description

The aim of sports massage is to prepare the body for exercise. It is great for preventing injury as the therapist assess your functional movements, posture, and muscle imbalances. They can then target muscles that need attention and advise you on stretching and exercises. A common misconception is that this type of massage therapy is only for sports people. Sports massage gets its name from the fact that is the most beneficial form of therapy for athletes and people that partake in regular sports. But anyone can enjoy the benefits. If you dance, walk, lift weights, run, swim, or do any form of regular exercise you can benefit from the therapeutic effects of sports massage. Sports massage involves active manipulation of the muscles. It should feel good, but you won’t fall asleep. Don’t expect a spa pampering. You’ll be actively involved in the treatment and there may be some pain and discomfort. Your pain threshold will determine how much pressure a massage therapist will use. Experienced practitioners will always do their best to get the maximum benefit with the least amount of pain. Massage should never feel unbearable. This is where it’s important to see an experienced massage therapist. You feel pain because your muscles are tense. Once tension is released, a deep tissue massage will cease to feel painful. Afterwards, it’s normal to feel a little drowsy.