The body has a balance, as it functions in a unit in which all kinds of forces interact. These are both physical and mental forces. (Excessive) strain on the body can disturb this balance. This can manifest itself in complaints such as fatigue, muscle pain, stiffness, cramps, etc. A sports massage ensures that the body regains balance through a vigorous massage. What other benefits does a sports massage have? You can read about them here.
1 Sports massage ensures physical recovery
The primary goal, of course, is to restore the body after, say, a sports performance. A sports masseur uses slow, deep, firm massage techniques focusing on the muscles. During this massage, a certain pressure is applied that stimulates blood circulation. As a result, waste products, pain stimuli and fluid are discharged and nutrients are rapidly transported towards your muscles. This ensures that your muscles recover faster and better. As a result, injuries are less likely to occur after exercise.
2 Your immune system gets higher
There are several investigations done in which it has been shown that people, who get regular massages, get a better immune system. In other words, if you get yourself regularly massaged by a sports masseur, the self-healing capacity of your body and mind increases. As a result, you are therefore in better shape against diseases, flu and infections.
3. It improves mental health through relaxation
Besides physical recovery, sports massage also helps improve your mental health. In fact, massage helps you relax mentally. During a sports massage, your attention is focused on your body and the feeling the sports massage gives you. As a result, during the massage, you forget everything around you and your mind has time to relax.
Sports massage does involve more pressure than relaxation massage. So it is slightly less relaxed, but also a very good way if you still want to relax and let your body recover. A win-win situation.
4. Lucky chemicals are released
A sports massage releases happy substances. This is because the masseur exerts a certain pressure on your body and muscles. These substances, which are released, provide certain health benefits. For example, a substance called serotonin is released, which makes you feel relaxed and relaxed. In this respect, a sports massage can therefore make you sleep better and deeper, whether during or after a sports massage. It also releases two substances that increase your feeling of happiness. These are the substances endorphins and oxytocin. So a sports massage also gives you a natural glow.
Want to restore your body with a sports massage and get all the other benefits?
With us at FriskFysio, you can make an appointment for a sports massage by calling 085-5000333, emailing info@friskfysio.nl or making an appointment through our contact form.
