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A large variety of people can benefit from this specialised
style of massage, it is not exclusive to people involved
in sport. Sports massage is now available at Revitalise
in Brighton & Hove 7 days a week and is effective
for many kinds of muscular and soft tissue discomfort
or injury, whether it is due to posture, occupational
stress or sporting activities.
This style of massage not only helps recovery from injury,
but more importantly is very effective in the prevention
of injuries. It should therefore be an integral part
of a training or fitness program for all those involved
in physical activity, whether you are an amateur or
a professional sportsperson.
After sporting activity there is a build-up of waste
material and often also micro-trauma (microscopic tears
in muscle tissue) as well as slight swelling in the
muscles. By stimulating blood circulation, sports massage
greatly aids the removal of waste products from the
muscle tissues, and supplies these areas with increased
blood and nutrients needed for tissue health and repair.
A variety of techniques, such as soft tissue release,
muscle energy techniques (MET) and neuromuscular techniques
(NMT) are applied to help break down scar tissue and
adhesions in the muscles and soft tissue, as well as
to stretch and realign specific areas of damage or tangled
fibres. Contracted muscles can be lengthened and areas
of tightness are relaxed, helping to speed up recovery
time and improve muscle performance and efficiency.
The day after a sports massage you may experience some
soreness, so make sure your massage is at least 24 hours
before any major competitions.
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