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Introduction
Deep Massage and fascia Treatment for athletes. Why should athletes consider this style of treatment? If you run, cycle or jump. If you compete in triathlons, play hockey or soccer you will require this form of treatment, eventually. Find out the powerful reasons. Watch this video now.
What is deep massage (deep tissue massage)?
Deep tissue massage is a style of treatment that is very aggressive. It is very specific, accurate and tends to work deep into structures. The purpose is to profoundly relax chronically tight muscles and fascia. This is achieved through controlled aggression, precision, and depth placed on structures.
Deep tissue massage can be extremely painful but the benefits outweigh the short term pain.
What is fascia (fascial) treatment?
The fascia is the connective tissue that lies underneath the skin. It runs deep, wide, lengthwise. It wraps around muscles, bones, organs, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It connects everything together. It is living tissue that can adapt and adjust.
When the fascia becomes tight and stuck, it can cause local pain and dysfunction. It can also cause symptoms away from the local tight spot.
Fascia treatment can be aggressive. It too, just like deep tissue massage can be incredibly painful. This depends on how tight the fascia is. When the fascia is released, it can become more mobile. This mobility usually follows with a diminishment of symptoms.
Deep Massage and Fascia Treatment for Athletes
Deep massage and fascia treatment for athletes can be a powerful combination. for athletes. Deep massage and fascia treatment for athletes can provide pain relief and potential improvement in performance.
What are the benefits of deep massage and fascia treatment for athletes?
- Deeper work allows for better access to deeper structures: Athletes are generally more muscular than the regular population. Light treatments can help. Those that have more athletic musculature requires increased depth to access deeper structures that can be the root of symptoms.
- Deeper work allows for a greater manual stretch: Massage can stretch muscles. This is via the use of the therapists hands, elbows, knuckles and forearms. The downward and forward pressure “irons” out tight and short muscles that can be causing the symptoms.
- Techniques on the fascia allow for greater muscle relaxation: At times working on the muscle provides minute results. One big reason for this is that the issue lies more with the fascia. Over the years, I have observed that consistently addressing the fascia first leads to better muscle relaxation results. You tend to see greater improvements.
- Improved mobility of joints: Deep massage and fascia treatment for athletes can provide improved mobility of the joints. This happens because the joints can move more freely. There are fewer restrictions from tight muscles and fascia. This can translate to better mechanics when you are running. Better mechanics when performing training exercises such as the squat or bench press.
These are 4 of the benefits of deep massage and fascia treatments for athletes. To learn more about the remaining 3, please watch our video.
If you are an athlete and train hard, you can encounter stubborn soreness and tightness. It can change the way you train. It can hinder you from performing your best. Realize that the solution is in deep massage and fascia treatment for athletes. Contact us and we can discuss what we can do for you.
More Resources:
Do you have more questions regarding fascia? Watch our video here. Do your hamstrings feel tight? Watch this video to learn about a reason for it.
