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What is a Sports Massage?

An Olympic runner Paavo Nurmi known as the “Flying Finn,” was one of the very early users of sports massages where he won 5 gold medals in 1924 Olympics.

A sports massage is where a skilled therapist will manipulate soft tissues for the treatment and relief of muscle soreness and pain. It can improve range of motion, performance, and accelerate healing from injury.

Also it can assist to correct problems and imbalances in your soft tissues that are caused by injury. There are many other benefits of massage therapy.

The Ultimate Guide to Sports Massage

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Massage Therapy

In massage therapy, a registered massage therapist uses specific physical techniques to reduce discomfort in your muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

Myofascial Release Technique

Myofascial release is most of the time a gentle massage, however at times it can be an intense experience. During the session the practitioner will massage, knead, and gently stretch the muscles and fascia to work out the knots.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage treatments accelerate the absorption and transportation of lymphatic fluids which contain toxins, bacteria, viruses, and proteins.

Deep Tissue Massage

A deep tissue massage is different from other massages because it works on a deeper level. This technique uses deep sustained pressure to target inner layers of your connective tissues and muscles.

Visceral Massage

Visceral massage is a type of manual therapy that involves massaging and manipulating the internal organs to promote optimal function and reduce pain.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy is a form of manual therapy that is designed to alleviate pain and discomfort in specific areas of the body.

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This appointment is your opportunity to tell us what hurts and discover whether sports injury massage is a good fit for you! During this session, you will talk with a massage therapist on a phone call (or online) and create the right care plan specifically for your pain. There is no obligation, this session is only to find out if sports injury massage can help you getting back to doing the things you love in life.

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    If you’re like most you don’t want to wait days or weeks to get treated for your pain. And you don’t want to have to spend your time calling nearby clinics to find the one who can see you the fastest.

    That’s where PainHero comes In – Canada’s largest network of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and registered massage therapists. 

    Our Platform is used by clinics where they post their open appointment times. So you can quickly compare availability and wait times for clinics near you without having to pick up the phone. Then book an appointment within seconds and even see someone that day if you want. So you can get back to doing the things you love faster.

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    Why PainHero?

    Improve the way your body moves so you can continue to do the things you love. PainHero is Canada’s largest network of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and registered massage therapists. Our mission is to make it easy for you to find the top clinics in your community. We handpick the top clinics using our 50 point inspection based on patient reviews, complaints, and patient outcomes. 

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    The Ultimate Guide To Massage for Sport Injury

    Benefits of Getting A Sports Massage

    Increase Blood Flow To Speed Up Recovery

    A sports massage after injury helps increase blood flow to the affected area. This is important because increased blood flow transports more nutrients and oxygen to speed up the recovery period. How a sports massage increases blood flow is by creating friction on the skin and increasing the temperature of the local area. 

    Influencing Scar Tissue during healing

    Scar tissue is a natural healing substance that is produced after injury. However when injury occurs the body produces too much collagen (a.k.a scar tissue) to protect and strengthen the injured area. The problem with too much collagen is it restricts your range of motion and causes pain.

    A sport injury massage can help scar tissue mature and reorganize, increasing your range of motion and reducing pain.

    Increases Tissue Elasticity

    A sports massage can increase tissue elasticity by increasing blood flow to the tissues. When you have more blood flow coming in, it increases the temperature of your muscle fibres making them looser. This can increase flexibility and movement in the joints.

    Speeds Up Recovery In Two Ways

    A sports massage stimulates blood flow to the injured area which as mentioned before transports oxygen and key nutrients to accelerate healing.

    Not only that, it flushes out metabolic waste products from your muscles quickly. You see, metabolic waste products damage your tissues and a sports massage removes this waste to accelerate recovery.

    Boosts immune system

    Research shows that massages temporarily increase white blood cell activity which helps fight off diseases and may reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

    Improve Posture

    Muscles tighten and shorten when you have poor posture habits. Regular sport massage sessions help relax your muscles to put your body into a more comfortable posture.

    How Does A Massage Help Prevent Sports Injuries?

    Athletics use pro sports massage regularly to prevent injuries. How it works is it influences adhesions that restrict range of motion and reduce tightness that can lead to injury. You see, adhesions are small bundles of collagen fibers that can restrict how you move and makes your muscles tight. When your muscles are tight or your range of motion is restricted you might be more likely to get injured. For example, if you have a tight muscle or limited range of motion it forces certain muscles to work extra hard or perform the job of other muscles to get the job done. Over time, this can strain the muscles making you more likely to get injured.

    Misconception of the necessity for massage courtesy of Equilibrium (Read the caption)

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    Find out whether sports injury massage can help you get back to doing the things you love in life. 

      A Sports Massage Can Be Used In 4 Ways

      Before Sports Event – happens before a competition where a therapist will use deep strokes to increase blood flow and reduce stiffness so you can perform at your best. It can help relax an athlete and stimulate the muscles for top performance.

      After Event Massage – Performed within 4 hours after a sports competition or training. It gets rid of waste products that slow down recovery, relaxes the muscles, and increases circulation of nutrients. This helps prevent muscle soreness and reduces recovery time after an event.

      Rehabilitative Sports Massage- speeds up recovery from injuries.  Reduces inflammation, influences scar tissue, improves range of motion. Plus it may decrease your chance of re-injury.

      Training Sports Massage – this happens in between training sessions. It helps reduce recovery time between sessions and risk of injury.

      One of the most common injuries when it comes to soccer courtesy of Body Science Therapy & Performance Centre (Read the caption)

      What Type of Massage Is Best For Sports Injuries?

      There are 3 primary types  of sports massages that are used in practice:

      Remedial Massage

      Remedial massage is a complimentary therapy that aims to treat muscles that are damaged, immobile, tense, and knotted. Remedial Massage repairs damaged areas to stimulate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. 

      Your therapist will apply either a strong and deep or gentle and shallow pressure depending on your injury.

      What’s interesting about this type of sport massage is it tackles the problem and the symptoms. You see, muscle problems in one area can radiate to different parts of your body. Remedial massage traces the root cause of the pain to alleviate the symptoms.

      Swedish Massage

      Swedish massage is a therapeutic massage that can be either gentle or hard. A gentle Wwedish massage can increase blood circulation and release tension.

      A harder Swedish massage can influence scar tissue to increase range of motion. There are many health benefits of a Swedish massage like improved blood circulation, prevention of muscle injury, reduction of pain, and stimulation of the lymphatic system.

      Deep Tissue Massage

      Deep tissue massage treats muscle tension, tightness, pain, and increases range of motion.  A deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscles and tissues that surrounds the muscle. It’s effective at influencing scar tissue. 

      Other benefits are increased flexibility, pain relief, enhanced recovery, and decreased tension.

      Not only are there different types of massage therapy but there are different massage techniques performed as well.

      Check out this slide post about Shoulder injury courtesy of BeActive Physiotherapy and Wellness (Read the caption)

      Does a Sports Massage Hurt?

      Typical sports massages are not supposed to hurt. Deep massage therapy sessions can be a little uncomfortable and give some that “hurts so good” feeling.  If your sports massage therapist is working on an injured, sore, or tight spot you may experience some tenderness and discomfort.

      What's the Difference Between a Regular Massage and Sports Massage?

      The primary difference is a regular message focuses on relieving everyday stress and takes place on the surface of skin. A sports massage focuses on working the muscles fibres at a deeper level.

      How Often Should You Get Sports Massages?

      The frequency of treatment depends on your injury, lifestyle and medical history. You should consult with a reputable massage therapist in your area to determine how often you should get a sports massage.

      Should You Massage a Sprain?

      A sports massage can help a sprain by relaxing the muscles around the sprain so that they are not pulling on the sprain. If the area is severely painful you should ask your Physio or sports injury massage therapist if it would be a good idea for your specific injury.

      Where Do I Find a Good Sports Massage Therapist Near Me?

      Painhero makes finding a great sports therapist easy. Scroll down to search for a massage therapist near you and Painhero will show the top ones in your area.

       

      Rotator cuff injuries of Equilibrium (Read the caption)

      What Should You Wear During a Sports Massage?

      While it is ultimately up to personal preference, most people choose to wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows easy access to the targeted muscle groups.

      Common Sport Massage Techniques Include

      Effleurage 

      It’s performed either deep or gentle on the surface.  Effleurage creates a relaxing, calming effect both physically and mentally.

      Kneading

      Is a technique that manipulates the tissues in different ways. For example, squeezing, moving tissues, and lifting.  By alternating between different manipulations it creates a pumping action on the capillaries and veins enhancing blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients. Plus it quickly removes waste products that inhibit recovery.

      Wringing

      Lifts the tissues away from the bone using a squeezing and releasing technique. This increases circulation to the area, removes waste products, and transports much needed nutrients and oxygen. 

      Wringing can also increase tissue elasticity and extensibility. 

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      It’s best to wait 24 hours before doing any type of strenuous activity like weight lifting or running.

      You should also ask your physio or doctor if a sports massage would be a good idea. When treated in a way that promotes flow to the injured area, an injured ligament can heal faster. Also a sports massage can help realign the ligament during healing.

      Many people are sore after getting a sports massage. You see, it stimulates the muscles so you might experience muscle soreness. This is a natural response to inflammation as your body starts to heal.

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      Sports injury massage is one of several possible methods for relieving pain that do not rely on prescription medications and all the side effects and baggage they come with. Not to mention that most drugs can only mask pain, but rarely address root causes. Find a clinic if you are suffering from muscle tightness, soreness, or pain to improve your quality of life, today.

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