Athletic Massage

What is it?   Why do it? 
Athletic massage is more than just a reward at the end of a workout. Compression, kneading and friction of the muscle layers, combined with active and passive movements of the joints helps warm up muscles, increases blood circulation, helps prevent injuries, and relieves pain associated with regular training. Massage improves range of motion, posture and flexibility, which will increase power and improve performance.

When is it done?
Training/Maintenance: 30 to 90 min. in length, regular massage (once a week - once a month) reduces heart rate, blood pressure and stress, and stimulates neurological pathways. Massage enables more intense and consistent training by decreasing recovery time, and helping to prevent injuries. 

Pre-Event: A quick (<10 min.) treatment 1-3 hours before start time. It boosts circulation, relaxes and preps muscles, and lubricates the joints in preparation for an effort.  A longer session in the studio 24-48 hours before your event can also be tailored for peak performance.

Post-Event: A massage lasting from 30 to 90 min. performed soon after an event or rigorous training. It increases circulation to remove metabolic by-products of exercise and get fresh nutrients to hungry tissues. It relaxes muscle tissue, relieves spasms, and prevents soreness.

How is it done?
Athletic massage is based on Swedish massage and frequently includes one or more of the following techniques:

Compression Massage: Refreshes the blood supply, and creates a softening effect in the tissues. Often used before deeper, more specific massage work.

Deep Swedish Massage: Focused gliding pressure, vibration, and percussion.

Cross-Fiber Massage: Friction applied to create a stretching and broadening effect in large muscle groups, or on site-specific muscle and connective tissue to reduce adhesions and to help create strong, flexible tissue during recovery.

Trigger Point Massage: Specific pressure applied to points in muscle and connective tissue reduces hypersensitivity, muscle spasms and referred pain patterns.

Increase your performance with massage.