Sports Massage

Sports massage

Sports Massage is increasingly regarded by professional athletes and coaches as playing an essential role in enhancing athletic performance and preventing injury. Sports Massage increases flexibility and range of movement. This results in a faster healing process and has the unique benefit of breaking down scar tissue, which can otherwise lead to reduced tissue mobility. Sports massage can prevent injury through early detection of muscle dysfunction. It also promotes faster recovery after training and competition at both physical and psychological levels.

Benefits of Sports Massage

Restores & helps to maintain full ranges of movement. Increased flexibility is achieved by stretching & relaxing muscles. Reduces the likelihood of injury during exercise by treating potential problems before they develop. Aids the healing process, speeding up recovery & rehabilitation after injury. Reduces scar tissue. Relieves stress & tension which may prevent the achievement of optimum performance. General relaxation is enhanced. Relieves pain by stimulating the brain to release endorphins, & by relaxing spasm, tension & stiffness. Aids recovery after hard exercise, helping the athlete to increase training volume Examples of sports injuries that can benefit from sports massage treatment are sprains, strains, Achilles tendonitis, Runners' knee, shin splints, Tennis/Golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, piriformis syndrome & tight muscles generally.

Dene is located in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Call for an appointment today on 087 133 2405.