Sports Massage 

Sports massage enhances athletic performance and recovery. When you train you damage muscle fibre as you get stronger. It does repair but sometimes it doesn't and scar tissue can build up leading to a below average performance, injury or possibly a D.N.F or Did Not Start for that matter. Sports massage techniques will clean up scar tissue, helping the fibres of the muscle glide more smoothly and restore muscle balance preventing injuries, cramp and speed up rehabilitation if you've had an injury.

Receiving regular sports massage just might be one of the most important elements involved in a good training regime. It addresses both the physical condition and the psychological condition of the athlete to prepare you for your optimal performance. Check out our treatment packages for discounted sessions..the MINI 30mins package is ideal!

ADVANCED Sports Massage techniques practised at Massage Clinic QT will assist in the healing process of some common sporting injuries/niggles:

• Shin splints, compartment syndrome
• ITB syndrome
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Knee pain (if soft tissue related)
• Lower Back pain; Sacroilliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction
• Recurring ankle injuries
• Aids breakdown of scar tissue

Sports Massage FAQ's at Massage Clinic QT

What exactly is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a variety of massage techniques that includes range of motion, trigger point therapy, specific deep tissue manipulation and facilitated stretching to maintain, rehabilitate, enhance and relax soft tissue.

Why does an athlete need Sports Massage?

• Stimulates and improves circulation
• Enhances lymphatic flow clearing metabolic wastes from muscle tissue
• Prevention & aid elimination of cramps
• Breaks up fibrosis (tissue thickening/scar tissue)
• Treats injuries and assists the rehabilitation process
• Injury detection and prevention
• Relaxes muscle spasm and relieves pain
• Enhances recovery leading to more efficient training
• Prepares the body and mind for training and/or upcoming event

Where and when can it be useful?

Pre-event massage- this is stimulating, rhythmic, fast paced and lasts 10-15mins: Reduces muscular tension & increase flexibility; can enhance the athletes psychological state allowing for better concentration and focus; warms the muscles and prepares them for intense use; increases circulation of blood and lymph.

Post-event massage - techniques used are similar to a full body massage so that the muscles and the body as a whole can return to a balanced state: May help prevent lactic acid soreness and also help prevent or minimise injury; reduces muscular tension and promotes relaxation allowing for quicker recovery time. Also a good time to assess for signs of injury, dehydration/heat exhaustion and hypothermia.

Training/remedial massage - assessment and treatment massage: Helps heal acute injuries and alleviate chronic problem areas; helps reduce muscle spasm and cramping; increases joint range of motion giving more fluidity with less effort; helps prevents injuries to muscles and tendons; reduces strain and discomfort of training.

What is the right amount of massage?
Ideally when you start massage it is best to go regularly (once/twice weekly) to get things under control. After about 4-5 weeks you can choose a 'maintenance' level of fortnightly appointments. If you are training for a major event like a marathon we would recommend weekly sessions once you hit your 12 week build up. 

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