How many movies or TV shows have you seen where the rich athletes sit back and enjoy a rejuvenating massage? On the surface, it may seem like they are simply enjoying some perks of the high life, yet in reality massage therapy is a powerful asset for all kinds of athletes. From people who simply go to the gym and work out on a regular basis to the top of the line quarterbacks, massage therapy can play a key role in staying at the top of your game. It can help prevent injury, reduce pain, improve performance, speed up recovery times, help focus our minds, improve blood flow, and more. Properly done, massage therapy benefits the athletic lifestyle in two ways, physiologically, and psychologically.
These benefits we are about to discuss are simply for the athletic benefits of massage therapy. We won’t be covering the general benefits that comes with the practice. If you would like to read more on how massage can benefit you in everyday life, please visit our blog, where we have several articles on both massage therapy and natural healing. If you want to see how it can benefit an athletic lifestyle however, you can see the answers below.
…show more content…
It dilates blood vessels, which in turn allow them to better circulate through our system. This, along with the massage itself, help relieve muscle tension, reduce soreness, and helps recover faster. This all leads to our muscles having a wider range of motion and flexibility. It also reduces inflammation in the muscles, which improves flexibility even further and reduces pain. Many aches and pains, including headaches, are caused by