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4 Sports Massage Techniques To Know About

Sports massage has become one of the pivotal therapeutic massages. If you are enrolling in a course to become a sports massage expert, then you should know about the various techniques used.

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4 Sports Massage Techniques To Know About

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  1. 4 Sports Massage Techniques  To Know About The athletes are often down with tight muscles and joints after games and prolonged workout sessions. This is why they need something as effective as sports massage which has been recognized as one of the best therapeutic massages to have ever existed. Offering impressive results to stiffened joints and muscles, sports massage is extremely effective when done right.

  2. Though therapeutic in nature, it is always advised to have an experienced person perform the massage. Applying pressure on sprains or broken bones can end up in a disaster. Talking about experience, there are available numerous sports massage courses in London which train masseuse in this particular therapeutic massage field. Sports massage incorporates various techniques to heal injuries of different sorts. Having a great understanding of the techniques is important to ensure that the person getting the massage reaps positive benefits from it. A summary of these techniques has been provided here for your ease. Keep reading to update your knowledge. Deep Tissue Pressure The aim of deep tissue pressure massage technique is to target the muscles deep down and relieve pressure from the same. The deep tissue pressure massage uses the thumb to trigger the pain points in the muscles, which are also known as the “muscle knots”. This technique reduces hypersensitivity and spasms from the muscles, thus providing the required relief to the person. Compression Compression is performed by targeting just one muscle group. The technique is all about using the palms to put pressure on the muscles by pressing them down. Another method is to use two hands and press these in two separate directions. It acts as a warm- up for the muscles deep down. This is effective is loosening the tight muscles. It is also used to reduce soreness in the muscles and joints. Combined with the deep tissue pressure massage technique, compression can provide immense relief to a person suffering from muscle stiffness. Cross Fibre Friction Strokes The idea for cross fibre friction strokes is to use broadening and stretching techniques to release the tension from the muscles. The thumb is pressed hard against the muscle point and rub using a stroking motion. Under this technique, not only the site muscle, but the connective tissues are also targetted. This process reduces adhesions in the muscles and fast-tracks the healing process.

  3. Jostling Jostling is the technique that relaxes the muscle. It is primarily the practice of gripping and vibrating the muscles to reduce the stiffness. Not only does it eliminate tension from the muscles but also ensures to relief the person of muscle cramps, especially in the calves. The technique is simple and highly effective. Now that you know about the various techniques for sports massage, ensure you keep these mind and use them as and when required. Opt for the affordable sports massage courses in London and become an expert in the industry. Affable Therapy Training Limited Address: 64A George Street, Croydon CR0 1PD Phone: 02083381212 / 07917147302 Email: info@affabletherapy.com Website: www.affabletherapy.com

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