Sports Massage

Optimize athletic performance with sports massage.

Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy that focuses on athletes and individuals engaged in regular physical activity. Transitioning from traditional massage techniques, sports massage incorporates targeted strokes, stretches, and techniques to address the specific needs of active individuals.

This type of massage aims to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and promote faster recovery by targeting muscles, tendons, and soft tissues involved in athletic activities.

During a sports massage session, skilled therapists utilize a combination of techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy to release muscle tension, improve flexibility, and alleviate soreness.

Moreover, sports massage can aid in the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, helping athletes regain strength, mobility, and function more quickly.

Healing Benefits to having a Sports Massage:

 1. Improved Circulation: Sports massage helps to increase blood flow, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, aiding in recovery and enhancing performance.

2. Reduced Muscle Tension: By targeting areas of muscle tightness and knots, sports massage helps to release tension, alleviate discomfort, and promote relaxation.

3. Enhanced Flexibility: Regular sports massage can improve joint range of motion and flexibility by stretching and lengthening muscles and connective tissues.

4. Injury Prevention: Sports massage can identify areas of muscle imbalance, weakness, or tightness, helping to prevent injuries by addressing potential issues before they escalate.

5. Faster Recovery: After intense workouts or athletic events, sports massage can help to reduce muscle soreness and stiffness, allowing for quicker recovery and readiness for the next training session or competition.

6. Improved Performance: By optimizing muscle function, flexibility, and recovery, sports massage can contribute to enhanced athletic performance, enabling athletes to perform at their best.

7. Stress Relief: Sports massage promotes relaxation and reduces stress by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and reducing levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

8. Boosted Immune Function: Regular sports massage has been shown to enhance immune function by stimulating the lymphatic system, which helps the body to eliminate toxins and waste products more efficiently.

9. Better Posture: Sports massage can help to correct muscle imbalances and alignment issues, leading to improved posture and reduced risk of overuse injuries.

10. Mental Well-being: Beyond the physical benefits, sports massage can also have positive effects on mental well-being, promoting a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall mental clarity.

 

Treatment and Costs

At our center, we offer sports massage therapy provided by various experienced therapists. Each therapist specializes in tailoring treatments to meet individual needs. For specific information on treatment options and costs, please call us at 010 880 2880. We’re here to assist you in finding the best solution for your needs.

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    Meraki in Motion is a tranquil lifestyle and Wellness Center in Brackenhurst that brings like-minded practitioners and therapists together to assist our clients on their journey to well-being by promoting a balance between body mind and soul, and our surrounding environment.

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    Meraki in Motion Wellness Center

    28 Rae Frankel street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448
    E-mail: info@merakiinmotion.co.za
    Tel: 010 880 2 880 

    WORKING HOURS

    Mon- Fri: 08h00 - 17h00. 
    Sat: 08h30 - 13h00. 

    After hour treatments at therapist's discretion.

    Fitness studio classes available until 21h00