Sports Massages Are Not Just For Sporty People

Manhattan, NY, July 8, 2014 (Newswire.com) - At Body Mechanics NYC Orthopedic Massage a question is frequently asked about the types of massage modalities they cover. Sports Massage is one of their biggest services that they offer and clients often say- “I don’t play sports, so I don’t need a sports massage”. However, a sports massage can benefit anyone who is looking for a deep massage combined with stretches and advice on how to prevent or alleviate further problems- even if they are not athletically active. A sports massage can provide benefits from the seasoned athlete to the desk jockey.

A sports massage is a particular type of massage practice that is commonly used for people involved in sports or athleticism; however, it also benefits those who have repetitive motion stress as well as people who work stationary jobs.  In a sports massage, the massage is specifically catered to the client’s sport or particular stressor. The massage focuses on areas of the body that are overly used and stressed from repetitive motions. A sports massage can also be used for event preparation, to enhance training and can reduce recovery time.  

Since a sports massage is more specific than a regular massage, therapists are able to target key areas to help the client feel relieved and refreshed. Sports massage can be used for people who are not exactly sporty because there are also other benefits of sports massage such as being able to target muscle junctions, improving circulation and lymphatic flow, it can increase or decrease muscle length, assist in the removal of metabolic wastes and also assist in healing from injury.

When you receive a sports massage at Body Mechanics, the therapist will speak to the client about their particular issue and other relevant information. Clients should expect to be a little more involved in the massage through chatting, positional changes and some stretching may be involved in the treatment. During the treatment the therapist may use MET(Muscle energy techniques) and STR(soft tissue release) techniques on the client to achieve the needed benefit. 

Sports massages can benefit anyone who is looking for a deep massage that is combined with stretching techniques and practices to prevent further injury and facilitate recovery. In this day and age a sports massage is not just for the sporty, but also for people who suffer from repetitive motion stress such as cooks, hair dressers, and even people who use a computer and sit at a desk all day can benefit from sports massage.

To book your massage with Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage NYC please visit their website