Sports massage has many positive effects for the body. It is an intensive form of massage focusing on muscle parts that are excessively stressed by sports activities. Individual procedures are based on the essence of classic massage.
This type of massage relaxes strained muscles after sports and promotes their relaxation. It is also suitable as a preparation for the athlete's sports performance both mentally and physically.
It regenerates muscles and acts as a prevention of injuries during physical exertion. Another benefit is the reduction of stress and blood circulation in the muscles.
Metabolism and circulation in the tissues of the massaged area are also supported. It contributes to the absorption of possible swellings and effusions, affects muscle tone in the sense of reduction and increase, can disrupt tissue adhesions.
It also has reflex effects on the massaged tissues. In general, it contributes to an overall feeling of relaxation and a reduction in muscle and joint pain.
Sports massage is suitable:
- for healthy people who engage in sports or are exposed to increased physical exertion
- as an ideal supplement to regular physical exercise and activities
- for muscle and tissue regeneration
- to relieve musculoskeletal pain
- to relieve feelings of stiffness
Is not suitable:
for seriously ill persons, with acute infectious diseases, for pregnant women, in case of skin diseases, for persons with weakened kidney, spleen or bladder function...
How sports massage works
After agreement with the client, specific parts of the body will be massaged preferably, e.g. the lower limbs during a partial sports massage or preferably certain sections during a total sports massage, also according to the masseur's judgment after prior palpation of the massaged tissues and areas.
Duration of the procedure: Partial massage 20 minutes, total massage 45-50 minutes.
Partial sports massage is an over-the-counter procedure.
A total sports massage is a therapeutic procedure sold with informed consent.
