Next time you’ve got a sporting event coming up, look into seeing your masseuse for some pre-event and post-event treatment! Can help your mental prep before and recovery after #sport#ActiveLife#Rehab
Whilst there’s little physiological evidence into the affects of pre event massage the psychological affects can be massively beneficial to anyone competing who may need help focussing into the challenge ahead #mindsetmatters#prep#sports
The term ‘sports massage’ mostly relates to how much pressure is applied (amongst extra techniques used) but don’t be put off by the name! #massage#Healing#FitnessFriday
Having a sports massage can:
-Improve your circulation & lymphatic drainage
-Release tension in the muscles
-Help prevent injury & speed up recovery
-Remodel scar tissue (a cause of stiffness)
-Relieve your pain
#massage#recovery#HealthIsWealth
Are you a #breakfast eater? Whether you #fast or not it’s important to get #hydrated first thing then decide on food. Choosing a reduced sugar start to your day will help maintain those energy levels throughout the morning! 🥓🍳🥯🥐
IT band rolling is it worth it? There are lots of mixed opinions when it comes to IT band stretching/rolling however sometimes the cause of pain is actually referred from surrounding muscles such as the glutes, quads & hamstrings #fitness#recovery
Have you reached your 250 steps this hour? Any form of movement every hour helps reduce the risk of back pain when working a more sedentary job 🕺🏻 #wfh#KeepMoving
Trigger point therapy is a technique used by sports massage therapists which is a neuromuscular therapy designed to speed up recovery from injury, correct muscular imbalances and relieve pain #health#painrelief#sports
#MondayMotivation train harder with quicker recovery using sports massage in your weekly training routine, it can reduce DOMS and increase your mobility
In my experience I found that regular #massage to my neck and upper back reduced the intensity and frequency of my migraines. If you suffer with #migraines it’s well worth giving it a go as it helped me more than any over the counter drugs 💊💆
Your sports masseuse will often tell you to drink plenty of water after treatment, why though? It’s because massage stimulates lymphatic drainage which removes toxins from the body - so drinking water after helps this process by flushing those toxins out 💧
A massage can often be thought of as a luxury but regular sports massage can help improve performance and recovery (plus they feel good after) #selfcare