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"Sports Massage Therapy Will Give Charleston, SC
Based Athletes The Competitive Edge That Can Help Them Train
More Effectively, Perform Better or Quickly Overcome Their
Sports Injuries!"
What is
sports massage therapy?
Each athlete uses their individual muscles and muscle groups in
different ways specific to the sport they are involved with. Sports massage therapists at the medical massage center of Charleston are experts with
understanding each muscle, the muscle groups and how they are affected by the specific movements and stresses
used in each sport.
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How sports massage benefits the athlete:
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PREVENTS muscle and tendon injuries.
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IMPROVE range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance;
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REDUCES the chance of injury, by relieving stress points in muscles, before they result in restrictions or spasm;
allowing a quicker return to maximum training levels.
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SHORTEN recovery time between
workouts with less chance of chronic problems returning.
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MAXIMIZE the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow;
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ENHANCES a preventive approach to athletic training whereby soft tissues are free of trigger points and adhesions, thus contributing toward the improvement of peak neuromuscular functioning.
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PRE-EVENT massage stimulates circulation, calms nervous tension, and prepares the athlete for optimal performance while reducing the chances of injury.
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POST-EVENT massage relieves soreness and assists in the removal of lactic acid and other waste products.
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MAINTENANCE massage focuses on the prevention of developing chronic injuries and aids in the healing process of current ones.
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The three areas of sports massage:
Keeping an athlete in top physical shape requires a regular prevention and maintenance program, as well as treatment before and after an athletic event. And, when strains, sprains, bruises, or other major injuries occur, sports massage therapy may be necessary to speed healing and reduce discomfort.
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Maintenance massage
An effective maintenance massage program is based on our massage therapist's expert understanding of anatomy and kinesiology (movement of muscles), combined with an an in-depth knowledge of which muscles are used in a given sport and which muscles are likely candidates for stress and injury. By zeroing in on particular muscle groups and working specific tissues, our sports massage therapist help the athlete maintain or improve range of motion and muscle flexibility. The overall objective of our maintenance program is to help the athlete reach optimal performance through injury-free training.
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Event massage
Pre- and post-event massage therapy are tailored for distinct purposes.
Pre-event massage is used as a supplement to an athlete’s warm-up to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition. It also improves tissue pliability, readying the athlete for top performance.
Post-event massage, on the other hand, is geared toward reducing the muscle spasms and metabolic build-up that occur with vigorous exercise. Various sports massage techniques enhance the body’s own recovery process, improving the athlete’s return to high-level training and competition, and reducing the risk of injury.
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Rehabilitative massage
Even with maintenance massage, muscles may cramp, tear, bruise, and ache. Sports massage can speed healing and reduce discomfort during the rehabilitation process.
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Why you should choose
Medical Massage Clinic of Charleston for your Sports Massage
needs.
Soft tissue techniques employed by our sports massage therapists are effective in the management of both acute and chronic injuries. For example, adding lymphatic massage to the “standard care” procedure in the acute stage of injury will improve control of secondary, edema formation and enhance lymphatic uptake of fluid throughout the healing cycle. Trigger point techniques reduce the spasms and pain that occur, both in the injured and “compensation” muscles. Cross-fiber friction techniques applied during the
sub-acute and maturation phases of healing improve the formation of strong and flexible repair tissue, which is vital in maintaining full pain-free range of motion during rehabilitation.
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