Athletes often use a number of means to help improve their performance and limit their risk of injuries. One such technique is Sport massage in Honolulu HI. This type of massage can have real benefits for athletes, especially if you get these massages at least once a month.
May Limit Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
A common problem in athletes is delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. At least one study has shown that getting regular sports massages after workouts can help limit both swelling and DOMS by about 30 percent. The theory is that the increased circulation brought on by the massage is responsible for these beneficial effects.
May Decrease Perceived Fatigue
Another study showed that Sport massage in Honolulu HI may help to limit an athlete’s perception of fatigue and help them feel like they recovered faster after exercising. Whether the athletes actually recover more quickly after this type of massage is still not clear.
Improved Feelings of Well-Being
Other potential benefits of sports massage include an improved mood, increased feelings of well-being, decreased anxiety levels, and even better sleep. Massage can help to release endorphins, thus helping to minimize stress and pain. This pain relief is part of why people like to use them to recover after an intense sporting event.
May Help Improve Relaxation and Flexibility
Sometimes with sports training, the muscles may not relax as well as they used to. This can lead to tight muscles and increased soreness and injuries. Regular sports massage sessions may help to increase the ability of these muscles to relax again and be more flexible, limiting the risk of muscle tears and muscle pulls. The relaxation and increase in flexibility can also help improve your range of motion.
May Help Warm Up an Athlete
Having a pre-event massage may help to warm up the muscles that are necessary for competing in the event, stimulating them so they’re ready to work. It can also make the muscles more flexible and help the athlete get in the right state of mind for competing.
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