While most people know that massage is a great form of stress and pain relief, the benefits don't stop there. There are physical and mental benefits that can greatly increase performance of athletes and non-athletes alike.
Physical Benefits
- Helps relieve stress and aids in relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Reduces muscle spasm
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Improves circulation
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin
- Strengthens the immune system
Mental Benefits
- Fosters peace of mind
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental awareness
- Helps relieve mental stress
- Improves ability to monitor stress signals
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
Physical Benefits + Mental Benefits = Performance Advantage
Professional sports massage by a qualified AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association, member can provide an athlete with several performance advantages.
Regular sports massage can:
- Reduce the chance of injury by increasing flexibility and mobility of soft tissue.
- Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased circulation
- Enhance the elimination of metabolic byproducts of exercise
- Decrease pain and inflammation associated with athletic injury or over-training
S.M.A.R.T Clinic Massage Therapists are specially trained in numerous techniques and methods. These techniques may include Swedish, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, and Accupressure. Most often a combination of methods is used to achieve the specific results needed for each individual.
For more information on massage therapy and special techniques check out the AMTA website.
To learn more about S.M.A.R.T Clinic Massage Therapists in your area call 262-641-2610 for Brookfield or 414-351-8888 for Glendale location.
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While most people know that massage is a great form of stress and pain relief, the benefits don't stop there. There are physical and mental benefits that can greatly increase performance of athletes and non-athletes alike.
