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Sports Massage 

Sports massage is a highly regarded therapy designed to address muscle and joint discomfort, helping to alleviate soreness, improve flexibility, and support recovery. It is commonly used to assist with muscle strains, joint injuries, and postural imbalances at various stages of healing. By targeting specific areas, sports massage can promote circulation and potentially reduce the build-up of adhesions, which may restrict movement and cause pain (Cassar, 2004; Best et al., 2008).

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This powerful technique may deliver noticeable benefits even after just one session, from improved range of motion to reduced tension. For optimal results, a tailored course of treatments is often recommended, targeting deeper layers of tissue to restore pain-free movement patterns and enhance performance.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to prevent one, sports massage could be the key to keeping your body balanced and performing at its best.

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References

  • Best, T. M., Hunter, R., Wilcox, A., & Haq, F. (2008). Effectiveness of sports massage for recovery of skeletal muscle from strenuous exercise. Clinics in Sports Medicine.

  • Cassar, M. P. (2004). Handbook of Clinical Massage: A Complete Guide for Students and Practitioners. Churchill Livingstone.

  • Goats, G. C. (1994). Massage--the scientific basis of an ancient art: Part 2. Physiological and therapeutic effects. British Journal of Sports Medicine.

  • Weerapong, P., Hume, P. A., & Kolt, G. S. (2005). The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Medicine.

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