Sports Massage: Remedy Hurts Faster

I am a mother

I am a mother. My injuries relate to carrying children, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning etc. I don't do any particular sport, however, I have gone for one a sports massage. Do you have a specific area of pain? If so, it may be for you. Men often are reluctant to go for a massage, however, it may be easier for them to go for a sports massage. It's not merely a day at the spa - now it's a masculine affair, even a necessity. Sports massage can treat a range of injuries, from a frozen shoulder, tender knee, or a pulled hamstring.

Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue, to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage became popular in the US in the 1800's and grew in popularity until the 1930's and 40's. With the development of modern medicine, it was discounted as lesser than. It made a re-appearance in the 1960's when nurses began to use it to alleviate pain in patients. They then realized it was great to do a sports massage on the athletes. In the 1996 Summer Olympics massage was deemed a core medical service and its popularity rose once again. For many athletes a sports massage is the key to their recovery and is a part of their normal routine to help them prepare for the next game or challenge.

Think this is something new? No, in fact it dates way back in many cultures. It has been documented by the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians. They all used massage therapists for a wide variety of illnesses, aches and pains. Hippocrates even wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. In a wide variety of sports, a massage will be performed on an athlete either pre-game or post-game. This helps the athlete to perform better during training, as well as training longer and have fewer injuries. Injuries sustained during the event can be repaired with a sports massage.

With any massage, special equipment is used for sports massage. As these therapists are self-employed, he/she will have her/his own equipment consisting of a table with a horseshoe shaped head support for ease of breathing while lying face-down. It has a padded surface which is easy to keep clean and remain hygienic. Mats and pillows are also used for additional support. With the increased interest in massage therapy, this job field is growing. You may want to seek a specialist to find what suits you.

So, what is your sport? What is your injury? For me, it's my back! I can't bend over, stand up, move! And I'm not even an athlete, just a mother. However, I carry laundry upstairs, children back to their beds, school books back and forth. In the United States and the world over, you don't need to be a professional athlete to have a sports massage. You can just run over to your local spa and take some time out for yourself. Whether it be for 30, 45, 60 minutes, a massage of any type will refresh your mind, body and soul but a sports massage may be the one for you.

by: Fred Savinelli

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