About the procedure
Sports massage is used mainly for people prone to physical exertion, especially those who do sports professionally. The massage therapist, conducting sessions of this medical procedure, affects the skin, muscle mass, joints to increase the endurance of the body, restore the reserves of the muscular system.
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How is a sports massage performed?
The specialist determines which techniques should be used in a specific case, depending on the purpose of the procedure, the physical and psychological state of the patient.
Stroking
The massage therapist applies very light and smooth massage movements with his palms along the body. With the help of stroking, the specialist achieves the effect of relaxation, getting rid of dead skin cells and prepares the athlete for the massage procedure itself.
Kneading
Successive grasping, lifting, squeezing, kneading, rolling of the muscle. There is longitudinal kneading (along the muscle), transverse kneading (across the muscle). The movement can be performed with the pads, phalanges of the fingers, palms. The technique is used to achieve an increase in muscle tone, improve blood circulation, and improve the athlete's brain and body response.
Wringing
The technique is very similar to stroking, but the difference is that squeezing involves a stronger effect, so it affects not only the epidermis, but also the surface layer of the muscles. In contrast to stroking, in the process of squeezing, a fold of skin is formed under the massage therapist's palms. Wringing allows you to effectively warm up the tissues. Special oils will help in performing this technique.
Friction
Displacement of the skin in certain directions. Rubbing is similar to squeezing, but differs in a faster pace and increased pressing force. Rubbing gives a warming effect, allowing you to get rid of muscle spasms.
Types
Types of sports massage:
Preliminary massage
This type of massage is performed before sports training and is used to increase the athlete's physical endurance. It is performed from 10 to 25 minutes by an experienced massage therapist, because the activation of the muscle system depends on it.
Restorative massage
It is used to restore effective work and physical activity of the muscular system, warm up tired muscles, and increase muscle tone. Such a massage is performed during breaks of physical activity.
Training massage
A training type of massage will bring your physical and mental state to a comfortable level. The duration of this type of massage is no more than an hour. Techniques used in such manipulations are very diverse and depend on several factors.
Myroslava Novosilska Aesthetic Medicine Clinic employs specialists with extensive experience working with athletes, who will always be able to help you achieve the desired result: increase muscle tone, perform a relaxing massage, or recover from an injury.
Effect
The effect of sports massage:
when applied to the skin, “old and worn out” cells peel off;
sebaceous and sweat glands begin to work actively;
tissue oxygenation, trophic, microcirculation in the affected area are activated;
increase in metabolism and regeneration of cells, as well as an increase in the performance and endurance of muscles due to increased blood circulation and metabolism, nutrients actively enter the cells, and metabolites are excreted;
joints become more mobile and elastic;
work of the cardiovascular system improves.
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Mariana Tokareva
Massage therapist, rehabilitator with over 15 years of experience. Specialist in body aesthetics. Owns author's methods of facial massages. Certified master of electroepilation.
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Procedures
| Sports massage | 60 min | 1 200₴ |
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Frequently asked questions
When is a sports massage needed?
The main task of sports massage is injury prevention, posture correction and problem areas. The procedure is also used to reveal maximum muscle functions to reduce the risk of injuries, fractures, sprains and other injuries.
What problems does sports massage solve?
Along with warm-up, sports massage prevents injuries during training, allowing you to avoid painful sensations in muscles and joints. It is used for the purpose of relaxation, relief of fatigue after classes, physical exertion, and rapid rehabilitation after injuries.
What is the difference between therapeutic massage and sports massage?
Sports massage is a separate type of manipulation aimed at muscles and joints. It is designed specifically for people who lead an active lifestyle and endure heavy physical loads. Unlike the medicinal one, it does not cause any painful sensations.
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