{"id":39412,"date":"2022-05-12T16:05:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T06:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/?p=39412"},"modified":"2024-06-12T20:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T08:10:50","slug":"how-often-should-i-book-a-sports-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/en-nz\/blog\/how-often-should-i-book-a-sports-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About Sports Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][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”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][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]If you\u2019re training on a regular basis, a high-level athlete or even someone who is feeling a little bit stiff from excessive desk work, a sports massage might be your ticket to feeling your best. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>If you\u2019ve been thinking about getting a massage for a while but need something that\u2019ll sort you right out, a sports massage helps you prepare and recover from increased activity, decrease post-event soreness, improve flexibility and reduce long-term pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you feel like you can\u2019t keep up with your training schedule, aren\u2019t getting results from other massages or want to finally sort out those persistent aches and pains, keep reading to discover the benefits of a sports massage and how often you should be booking a sports massage to feel in tip-top shape.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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What is a sports massage?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A sports massage is the practice of manipulating a person\u2019s muscles and soft tissue to improve their overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More specifically, it focuses on specific techniques to target the muscles, fibres and tissues within the body strained during exercise. A sports massage helps people prepare for training, recover after a workout, and prevent injuries between sessions. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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What to expect from a sports massage?<\/span><\/h3>\n

First of all, a sports massage isn\u2019t the most relaxing of <\/span>massages out there<\/span><\/a>. So if you\u2019re looking for a massage that makes you drift off into dreamland, take a look at a <\/span>relaxing Swedish massage<\/span><\/a> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the truth is that a sports massage does offer powerful results if you\u2019re willing to accept a bit of discomfort. It targets problem areas and helps you avoid the potential of injuries in the long term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you book a sports massage, you\u2019ll have an initial consultation with a sports massage specialist to discuss how your body is currently feeling, what your expectations are from the massage and your level of exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your therapist may ask if you\u2019re training for an event, recovering from one or rehabilitating after an injury. This chat will help your therapist understand the best techniques to use on your body and set out a plan to help you prepare, recover, or rehabilitate effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re currently thinking, \u2018wait, what are these <\/span>massage techniques!?<\/span><\/a>\u2019, we\u2019ve got you covered. Let\u2019s discover some of the specialised techniques that a therapist will use to target pain areas appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Effleurage –<\/b> a form of massage involving a repeated circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Petrissage –<\/b> an effective massage technique in which deep pressure is applied to the tissue and underlying muscle.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Tapotement –<\/b> It is a rhythmic percussion, most frequently administered with the edge of the hand, a cupped hand or the tips of the fingers.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Friction –<\/b> a massage technique of applying deep pressure with the balls of the fingers and\/or thumb and gently rubbing back and forth or in a circular motion.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Vibration –<\/b> A form of massage that uses oscillations to provide soothing stimulation and multidimensional movement for your tissues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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    How much does a sports massage cost?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The cost of a sports massage will depend on the length of the treatment. Typically, you can choose between 60, 90 and 120-minute treatments, starting at $109.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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    What are the benefits of a sports massage?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    A sports massage has various benefits from improving musculoskeletal wellbeing to improving mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A sports massage therapist gets deep into your muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues to release tension from within the muscles. This stretching and manipulation of the muscles can also alleviate stress within the body, aiding in overall relaxation, freeing you from the dreaded post-workout agony or prepping your body for a hardcore session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Some other benefits of a sports massage are.<\/span><\/p>\n