Sports massage refers to controlling, manipulating and
rehabilitating soft tissues in the body, including the muscles,
tendons and ligaments. Not only athletes, but everyone who
wants to protect themselves or rehabilitate from damaging
the soft tissues can use this massage.
Regular subjection to this massage can decrease and induce relaxation.
A sports massage can have a positive effect on the physical health,
but also a good psychological effect.
You’ll feel a small tension in muscles. Pain after an injury during
a physical activity is decreasing. This effect can be best explained
through physiological reasons. Due to increased physical activities
or muscle injury, a small amount of blood gets to muscle tissues.
After intense physical activities it is often needed more than
just physical recovery. Working out can often be exhausting.
If you’re struggling with being overweight, you probably feel
pressure to work out more. If you’re training professionally,
than the pressure is higher than just physical exhaustion and
pain. Not reaching your goals or fear of injuries can be
psychologically challenging.
The massage has also deep psychological benefits. This massage
is known for easing depression, increasing good mood and
decreasing anxiety, calming the mind and improves sleep.
Depression can decrease motivation, so it can be tough
to stay in form. High level of stress can cause over
eating and avoiding exercises.