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Sports (and injury) massage is a massage therapy technique designed to address the needs of athletes and those recovering from injuries. It goes beyond a typical relaxation massage by incorporating deeper tissue work, stretching, and specific trigger point therapy to target areas of muscle tension, tightness, and pain related to athletic training, competition, physically intensive jobs, or injuries. It's also wonderful for preparing for an event, or relief post-event.
The focus of a sports massage can vary depending on your needs. For athletes, it can help improve flexibility and range of motion, enhance performance, and aid in injury prevention. During recovery from an injury, sports massage can target scar tissue, reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, and promote faster healing. Our Jasper124 Massage Therapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to tailor the massage to your specific condition and goals.
What is sports and injury massage?
While it shares some similarities with trigger point therapy, sports massage has a more specific focus on athletic needs and injury recovery. Trigger point therapy focuses on intensely targeting specific trigger points for pain relief, whereas sports massage incorporates trigger point therapy alongside other techniques like stretching and deep tissue work to address a broader range of issues related to athletic performance or injury healing. Think of sports massage as a technique that uses a few disciplines to provide a more specific treatment.
How is sports massage different than trigger point therapy?
Is sports massage therapy right for me?
Sports and injury massage could be a good fit for you if you're involved in regular physical activity, either recreational or work-related, and experience muscle tightness, soreness, or limitations in your mobility. Even if you're not a competitive athlete but enjoy activities like running, cycling, or weightlifting, sports massage can help you maintain optimal performance and reduce the risk of overuse injuries. However, talk to your Massage Therapist to determine if it’s the right treatment for you!
Pain Relief
Sports massage can target specific areas of pain and muscle tension, helping to alleviate discomfort caused by overuse, strains, or other injuries.
Improved Circulation
The massage techniques can improve blood flow to your muscles, delivering fresh oxygen and nutrients to aid healing and reduce inflammation. Especially helpful when you get muscle tears during performance!
Enhanced Performance
Sports massage can improve flexibility and range of motion in muscles used for your specific activity. This can lead to better technique, efficiency, and potentially even increased power and speed.
Faster Injury and Sports Recovery
By reducing muscle soreness and inflammation after workouts or competitions, sports massage can help your body recover faster and get you back to training sooner.
Reduced Performance Anxiety
Like relaxation or deep tissue massage, sports massage can promote relaxation and stress reduction, which can be helpful for athletes managing pre-competition nerves or recovering from injuries.
Reduced Risk of Injury/Re-Injury
Tight muscles and imbalances can contribute to injuries. Sports massage can help identify and address these issues, promoting proper muscle function and reducing your risk of getting hurt (or hurt again).
Decreased Reliance on Medication
Sports and injury massage can reduce your need for over-the-counter medications. When your sleep and physical health improve, it can result in less frequent use of medications that you might be taking for physical and mental help.
What are the benefits of sports massage?
What Our Clients Are Saying
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for... and it takes me a lot to say that. I don't give praise unless it's deserved."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions. Craig's jovial and professional personality was key to putting any hesitations I may have had at ease, as he was the first male massage therapist I've worked with. Always comfortable, always professional."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."
Stephan D.
What Our Clients Are Saying.
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for..."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions..."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."
Stephan D.
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