Sports massage is a form of massage that works with the deep tissues of the body. A variety of techniques are used to restore health and balance to the muscles. Anyone can receive the benefits of a sports massage. Many people presume that sports massage is solely for athletes, this is wrong.

Sports massage can be used by anyone who has tight muscles, aches and pains, postural problems or just generally looking to relieve stress and relax. In our day to day lives our bodies can be put under a lot of strain. This can cause imbalances within the body that may cause pain or lead to injury.

Many people think that a sports massage is going to be a painful experience and that if it is not painful, that the massage is not having an effect. This is not true, Sports massage is not about getting your elbow stuck in as hard as possible and causing pain. When too much pressure is used it causes your muscles to contract and tense in pain, this may leave your muscle feeling sore and bruised.

What is commonly known as having a knot within a muscle is actually a fibrous adhesion where muscle fibers have become stuck together by waste products such as lactic acid. This can cause the muscle to not function properly and become a weakness that has less give and is more likely to tear. Massage can help to break up the knot increasing blood flow to the area. This enables the tissue to start repairing itself by feeding the area with oxygen and nutrients.

Ideally you shouldn’t wait until you have an injury or are in pain to receive a massage. Regular massage can help prevent knots and maintain muscle health.