SPORTS MASSAGE/DEEP-TISSUE MASAAGE:As Orion Massage clinic we believe that incorporating massage therapy in any fitness plan not only benefits the body, but also aids in a better workout, for everybody. Anyone participating in exercise and athletic activities seeking to enhance performance, improve condition, speed up recovery, prevent injuries and maintain peak fitness can benefit from sport massage therapy.
This massage treatment targets:
Targets fatigued muscles
Releases tense muscles
Reduces recovery time by as much as 50 percent
Improves circulation and lymph drainage to broaden muscle, tendons, and ligaments for flexibility
Other benefits of deep tissue massage and why it's not for everyone:
One may feel some pain and soreness for a few days after a deep tissue massage.
Deep tissue massage is more suited for those with a medium to high pain tolerance.
Deep tissue massage targets knots and adhesions deep in the sub-layer of your muscles.
Some benefits of deep tissue massage include relief from lower back pain and inflammation.
Widely used to treat chronic aches and pains, deep tissue massage is a popular form of massage therapy. This technique targets areas of tension or tightness by applying concentrated pressure to the sub-layer of muscles and fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles.
The goal of a deep tissue massage is to support joint restrictions, knots, and adhesions in muscle and fascia," says Montia. A deep tissue massage is a good option for someone with a decent tolerance for pain.
According to research, the benefits of deep tissue massage include:
Increased range of motion
Lower blood pressure and heart rate
Reduced pain perception
Relief of inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis
Relief of chronic and low back pain
Reduced pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis