{"id":21637,"date":"2019-10-28T16:12:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T05:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/?p=21637"},"modified":"2019-10-28T16:12:20","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T05:12:20","slug":"sports-massage-vs-remedial-massage-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/en-nz\/blog\/sports-massage-vs-remedial-massage-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Massage vs. Remedial Massage \u2013 What’s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Massage is as therapeutic as it is relaxing. There is nothing quite like laying back and allowing your tense muscles to be worked into a totally stress-free state. But with so many different massage choices out there, how do you know which one to go for?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every massage technique is unique, targeting areas of your body that need to be worked on depending on your circumstances. But not all massages are suitable for everyone, so it\u2019s important you are able to make an informed choice before booking yourself in for a massage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Two of the most popular massage techniques available are sports massage and remedial massage. But what is the difference between them and how do you know which is right for you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Sports Massage?<\/h2>\n

Used for both preventative and restorative purposes, <\/span>sports massage<\/span><\/a> utilises free-flowing movements to help circulate blood flow, flush the muscles and loosen tight or injured areas. It\u2019s the ideal massage-type for anybody involved in any sport, not just professionals, and is just as vital ahead of a game as it is afterwards. A pre-match sports massage will focus on \u2018flushing\u2019 the muscles, which means warming up the tissue to ensure good blood supply and optimal performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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A similar technique is used after the sporting event but aims to flush out the toxins accumulated during exertion, assisting in muscle recovery and injury prevention. The fast-paced rhythms used in sports massage aim to improve fluid flow throughout the body, removing waste products such as lactic and uric acid and encouraging blood flow to damaged areas in need of remedying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Remedial Massage?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Also known as \u2018medical massage\u2019, <\/span>remedial massage<\/span><\/a> is a therapeutic massage technique that aims to relieve muscle tension and treat chronic pain. The pain does not have to be sports-related, but can be caused by anything. Anyone suffering from chronic pain can benefit from a targeted remedial massage involving deep tissue pressure. The massage is also ideal for anyone with a medical problem due to its therapeutic nature. <\/span><\/p>\n

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If you suffer from chronic pain or stress and tightness in your muscles, your massage therapist will perform a complete examination to determine what particular muscles are causing you pain then follow it up with various remedial massage techniques depending on the type\/location of the pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Should You Choose Sports or Remedial Massage?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether you opt for sports or remedial massage depends on what you are looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the following points apply to you, you may find it more beneficial to select a sports massage:<\/span><\/p>\n