Sports Massage

Incorporating a regular massage into your schedule can help athletes to reach optimal performance while reducing the risk of injury.Therapeutic massage involves manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body and soothes, calms and aids in stress reduction. Sports massage is often based on Swedish massage and frequently includes cross-fiber massage and trigger point massage.

3 Areas of Sports massage that can be utilized by athletes...

Maintenance massage- A massage therapist who has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology can help an athlete greatly with their overall health and performance.  The objective of a massage maintenance program is to help athletes reach optimal performance through injury-free training by maintaining healthy muscles.

Pre-Event massage- Pre-event massage is used as a supplement to an athlete's warm-up routine.  Massage will help to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition.  It also improves tissue pliability, readying the athlete for top performance.

Post-Event massage- Post-event massage is geared toward reducing the muscle spasms and metabolic build-up that occur with vigorous exercise.  Many sports massage techniques enhance the body's own recovery process and reduce the risk of future injury. 

 The benefits of Sports massage...

• Improves range of motion and muscle flexibility which results in improved power and performance
• Allows more oxygen into muscles
• Breaks up scar tissue that may have built up in muscles
• Improves blood flow to muscles
• Loosens muscles that have contracted with continued use
• Improves the flow of lymphatic fluid which aids in the healing process
• Enhances the elimination of lactic-acid build up which is a by-product of exercise
• Reduces the chance of future injury and decreases the recovery time of current injuries
• Maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen through an increase in blood flow

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Low Intensity Laser Therapy is also a great compliment to Sports Massage.  Read more...

To book an appointment with one of our Registered Massage Therapist go to our online booking or call the Centre at 613-225-1127

Fees (incl. HST):

60 min massage - $86.09
90 min massage - $129.15