Sports massage is reported to have many beneficial effects in athletes.
Sports massage can be used pre-performance, post-performance, during training, or for rehabilitation.
From elite athletes to recreational exercisers, it is a popular choice. Learn more about what it is used for and which benefits are supported by research.
Many benefits from sports massage have been reported based on experience and observation. Some are beneficial to the mind (psychological) and some to the body (physiological).
Some of the reported benefits include
Increased joint range of motion (ROM)
Increased flexibility
Increased sense of well-being
Decreased muscle tension
Decreased neurological excitability (nerves more relaxed)
Decreased muscle spasms
Better sleep
