subject: Intense Massage Therapy Techniques [print this page] Sports medicine has long been conducting studies on the possible benefits of a sports massage for athletes or physically active individuals. Sports massage uses fast strokes and medium to heavy pressure. It is usually given 10 to 15 minutes before a game so it can stretch and warm up the muscles for greater mobility and flexibility. Chiropractors and massage therapies are qualified to give this massage, says a Largo massage therapist. Also, according to one Belleair spa, sports massage has been observed to lessen the incidence of sports-related injuries among athletes.
