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Posted on: July 16, 2012
The role of a sports massage therapist plays an important role in the successful performance of a professional athlete or even on someone who just wants to stay in shape. Having body work done during preparation for a performance or during a particularly hard training session is important because it assists the body with healing. Regular massage improves blood circulation and allows for proper muscle function. It increases flexibility. Body work also prevents muscular tension which prevents injury.Body work for sports recovery is physically important because it lowers stress, alleviates pain, reduces blood pressure, and reduces heart rate. These factors can greatly influence performance. If a client feels strong in their body, then they will also feel calm within their mind. Their performance will be elevated to a whole new level. This type of connection of mind and body can best be accomplished through massage.
Massage is not always pleasant for those who play sports and can often be painful but that is only because it is working. Through this work, the client reaches a higher level of peek physical performance. Massage is as important as diet and mental preparation in training for an event because massage allows the essential nutrients to be delivered to the muscle. Once more nutrients are in the muscle, then more energy is available for a competition.
Body work and muscular therapy is essential during the recovery of training, as can be seen in the Olympics. Runners often have hamstrings seize and cramp during intense performances. Massage during recovery maintains balance and brings the body back into a state of equilibrium by removing lactic acid. This extends the life of the athlete's career and allows for more accomplishments and achievements.
It is essential to build a relationship with the sports massage therapist because in doing so there is a knowledge base that is built and exchanged. The therapist will become familiar with the needs of his or her client and will be able to understand more deeply where the need for massage is and what techniques need to be used to achieve success for everyone involved.
