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Massage in CT and athletic enhancement, injury prevention
Sports Massage In CT: Much has been done in terms of Sports Massage in CT. The Hartford Marathon has used the volunteer services of many therapists , as well as other events at other locales. Athletes have special needs for massage, and often have chronic muscle soreness from overtraining. They may suffer from repetitive injuries, or they are interested in improving general performance. There are basically two types of Sports Massage; pre-event and post-event. Pre-event Massage: Is generally more upbeat, with a faster pace, mainly because the athlete needs to be "fired up" for the event. The work tends to involve quick compressions, vibration, myofascial work, some stretching, and maybe some range-of-motion work. Massage in CT sports pre-event work can be a bit chaotic, and determined athletes can sometimes be a bit emotionally charged and "intense", but for me, that is part of the fun. I have found that there is no greater reward than being in your "Pit-crew", and seeing an athlete perform well! Post event: After the event, the session can be geared more towards relaxation, and flushing out the metabolic by-products of exercise, particularly when the athlete has used up all their muscle glycogen and perhaps passed the "Aerobic Threshold". Runners, weight lifters, cyclists, swimmers, even yoga instructors, have found benefits from Sports Massage. Swedish Massage, integrated with a few other techniques, is excellent for this work. Having been involved in various sports over the years, I can fully relate to what my client feels. It can be a bit frustrating, trying to become "dialed in". That's where I can help.
The main benefits: Increased energy: The muscles will contract more efficiently, more efficient use of stored muscle glycogen. Increased flexibility: A supple muscle will stretch more easily: the muscle fibers, spindles, and Golgi tendon-organs become accustomed to being brought to "the edge", a term I borrow from my own practice of Hatha Yoga. Decreased tension, you will feel more confident performing at the event. Often, having some help and support is the key. Prevent injuries and loss of mobility: a regular regime will keep you "in tune", with full range of motion. Restore mobility to injured muscle tissue: Especially the muscle-tendon connection. The knee is one prime example! Tendons, believe it or not, respond well to a massage technique called "cross fiber friction". This helps them heal much faster, because they typically do not get as much blood flow as muscles do. Just let me know what your goals are, and we will work toward that. It's that simple. Thanks! Rob PS here's a video from a Therapist in Florida. I like this video because she actually explains what she is doing. Nice job!
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