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Massage
Massage is one of the oldest forms of self-help known to man. If you
fall or bang yourself, the first reaction is to rub the affected part
(massage). If one of your children falls and hurts themselves, not
only you, but also your child will rub the injured area too (massage).
Benefits of massage:
- Increases cell nutrition which results in healthier muscles
and bones
- Improve skin condition
- Helps break down cellulite
- Improved elimination of waste products through the skin
- Reduction in muscle stiffness
- Reduction in tension
- Increase in relaxation
Sports massage
Sports massage helps the body system to cope with the stresses and
strains that are placed on them before and after exercise.
Sports massage is becoming more widely accepted by athletes, coaches
and industry bodies as a means of enhancing performance, aiding recovery
and injury prevention.
The main aims of sports massage are:
- Injury prevention
- Pre-exercise muscle tension release
- Recovery from exercise
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