Sports Massages are aimed at Athletes or anyone who workouts regularly regardless of what type of sport or activity you're doing (gym, cross fit, running, playing sports, etc).Mobile Massage in Stockholm

Sports massages can be before, during, or after an event or activity. Depending on when will depend on what techniques the therapist uses to give you optimal performance during your activity and enhance your recovery afterwards.

Recovery is an important part of any training program, it doesn't matter if you go to the gym a few times or are training for a marathon. Any kind of exercise causes wear and tear on your body, so allowing it to properly repair and recover is very important.

Some Ways To Help With Recovery

• Drink Lots of Water (prevents dehydration & muscle stiffness)
• Get a Good Night Sleep 7-8 hours (helps with mental & physical recovery)
• Protein Intake (main muscle repairing nutrient)
• Stretching / Yoga (improve flexibility & range of motion)
• Massage, Massage Balls, Foam Rollers (reduce pain & tension)

Sports Massage Benefits

• Increase Mobility - More Range of Motion
• Enhanced Performance During Activity
• Increased Relaxation - Allowing More Focus
• Decrease Stiffness & Soreness
• Faster Recovery Time from DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), Pain or Injuries

Here are some of the most common sports injuries that massage can help with:

• Tennis or Golfer's Elbow
• Strains & Sprains
• Sciatica
• Shin Splints
• Pulled Groin
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Concussion
• Whiplash
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tendonitis

Each person may have different areas of focus depending on what sport or activity you're engaging in. Some common areas are: ankles, knees, thighs, hips & low back, neck, shoulders, elbows and wrists.

What To Expect During A Sports Massage

As with any other type of massage, your massage therapist will begin by asking you questions about your health, what areas you want worked on and your goals to help create a personalized treatment for you. Some massage therapists will perform different tests before and after the massage to determine what could be the cause and to see how much improvement after the treatment is complete.

Depending on the therapist's education and training can be different. The techniques you could receive during a sports massage treatment with me can include: Compressions, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Cupping Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Rock Blades - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM), Kinesiology Taping, Stretching and Resistance Exercises.

What To Wear During A Sports Massage

As with all massages, client comfort is number one, meaning you only remove the amount of clothing to your comfort level. Also depending on what areas you want worked on, is the massage pre-event, post-event or maintenance, where the massage is being done - massage clinic, at the event or somewheres in public.