Pre and post event massage
Pre-Event Sports MassageAims & Benefits:
- stimulates the flow of nutrients and blood to muscles
- produces a mental confidence caused by physiological stimulation
- a pre-event massage can significantly improve any referee's warm up
- reduces mental tension before competition
- massage increases circulation reducing the chance of injury
Post-Event Sports MassageAims & Benefits:
- should be short and direct lasting for approximately 10-15 minutes
- it usually focuses on the areas specific to the areas that have just been worked
- post massage utilizes compression, compressive and petrissage techniques to spread and ease muscle tension
- post-event massage is thought to significantly expedite muscle recovery and reduce muscle spasms
- full range of motion is a main objective while increased blood flow to muscles after an game is another benefit
- a shorter recovery time and a significant decrease in D.O.M.S (delayed onset muscle soreness)
To book a pre or post massage call Richard at Bodyworks.