Sports Massage helps athletes prevent injuries

... "Great sports massage, very relaxing but also really felt like my muscles benefited from it.

Thanks Stan."

Kay Palmer, Member of British Military Fitness

... "Great massage - great service.

If you've not had a massage already then I can definitely recommend it!"

Samy Safran, Estate Agent SW Estates

Prevent the injury of the athlete
One of the main benefits of sports massage is to help the athlete prevent injuries and loss of joint mobility by releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system.

Enhancing the performance of the athlete
Sports massage plays a major role in the athlete’s preparation before an event as it can improve performance and endurance by removing the build up of general aches and pains. It also stretches muscles, tendons and fascia which surround the muscles (tissues that cannot be reached by other means).

Post injury, recovery of the athlete
If injury occurs, massage enables a faster return to an activity because manipulation of the injured tissues helps to prevent adhesions forming by realigning scar tissue. Massage helps to relieve the tension and inflexibility caused by a build up of scar tissue in soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Increase Tissue Permeability
Sports massage allows the pores in tissue membranes to open. This facilitates the exchange of fluids which improves the removal of waste products such as lactic acid, which builds up during and after vigorous exercise.

Release of muscle spasms
Sports massage induces a relaxation and desensitisation of the muscle spindles that will lead to improved joint mobility, as well as lowering stress levels placed upon the body.

Extending the overall life of an athletic career
Sports massage helps to physically maintain the entire body.

Psychological effects
Sports massage whilst important on a physical level, must not be forgotten on a psychological level. Psychology plays an enormous role in the athletes’ ability to perform well and psychological benefits that are gained through sports massage include:

Calming the nervous system
Reducing mental stress
Improving concentration
Promoting better sleep
Calming moods
Inducing mental relaxation
Providing a feeling of well-being
Reducing anxiety

sports massage is to help the athlete prevent injuries and loss of joint mobility Telephone: 020 8691 8656 Mobile: 0790 364 6579 Email: info@simply-massage.com



... "Great sports massage, very relaxing but also really felt like my muscles benefited from it. Thanks Stan." Kay Palmer, Member of British Military Fitness ... "Great massage - great service. If you've not had a massage already then I can definitely recommend it!" Samy Safran, Estate Agent SW Estates	Prevent the injury of the athlete One of the main benefits of sports massage is to help the athlete prevent injuries and loss of joint mobility by releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Enhancing the performance of the athlete Sports massage plays a major role in the athlete’s preparation before an event as it can improve performance and endurance by removing the build up of general aches and pains. It also stretches muscles, tendons and fascia which surround the muscles (tissues that cannot be reached by other means). Post injury, recovery of the athlete If injury occurs, massage enables a faster return to an activity because manipulation of the injured tissues helps to prevent adhesions forming by realigning scar tissue. Massage helps to relieve the tension and inflexibility caused by a build up of scar tissue in soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments. Increase Tissue Permeability Sports massage allows the pores in tissue membranes to open. This facilitates the exchange of fluids which improves the removal of waste products such as lactic acid, which builds up during and after vigorous exercise. Release of muscle spasms Sports massage induces a relaxation and desensitisation of the muscle spindles that will lead to improved joint mobility, as well as lowering stress levels placed upon the body. Extending the overall life of an athletic career Sports massage helps to physically maintain the entire body. Psychological effects Sports massage whilst important on a physical level, must not be forgotten on a psychological level. Psychology plays an enormous role in the athletes’ ability to perform well and psychological benefits that are gained through sports massage include: Calming the nervous system Reducing mental stress Improving concentration Promoting better sleep Calming moods Inducing mental relaxation Providing a feeling of well-being Reducing anxiety