[{"id":"5715e3d9","elType":"section","settings":{"eael_parallax_layers_list":[],"premium_parallax_layers_list":[],"premium_gradient_colors_repeater":[],"premium_kenburns_repeater":[],"premium_lottie_repeater":[]},"elements":[{"id":"501fc279","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"padding":{"unit":"px","top":"0","right":"0","bottom":"0","left":"0","isLinked":true},"premium_parallax_layers_list":[],"premium_gradient_colors_repeater":[],"premium_kenburns_repeater":[]},"elements":[{"id":"15e83e49","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-1kg1o\">As an athlete, you're no stranger to sore muscles and injuries. Between practices, games, and training sessions, your body can take quite a beating.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-fs375\">If you're dealing with chronic soreness, frequent injuries, or excessive tension, you could probably benefit from a sports massage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-89mb2\">Read on to learn more about this type of massage and why it's so beneficial for athletes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"viewer-e292i\"><strong>What Is a Sports Massage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-5j3me\">A sports massage is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/symmetrymassage.com.au\/massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">massage treatment<\/a>\u00a0geared specifically toward athletes. There are three main types of sports massage:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-femgu\">Pre-event massages | Post-event massages | Maintenance massages<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-dogta\">Pre-event massages are meant to warm up the muscles and prepare them for activity.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-fiue8\">Post-event massages are meant to speed up muscle recovery and promote relaxation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-gl1s\">Maintenance massages, as the name suggests, keep the body functioning properly, promote a\u00a0better range of motion, and encourage better overall health.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"viewer-3kqdi\"><strong>Top 10 Benefits of Sports Massage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-3osvh\">There are lots of reasons why you should get a sports massage. Some of the greatest benefits of this type of massage include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-1lcli\"><strong>1. Pain Relief<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8ph1l\">One of the most obvious benefits of sports massage is the fact that it can help relieve pain and soothe sore muscles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-7n8jf\">If you're dealing with aches and pains or tension after a big game or tough practice, a sports massage can help you feel more at ease and ready to get back on the field sooner.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-dir1k\"><strong>2. Reduced Injury Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-4dcq3\">Regular sports massages can also help minimise an athletes risk of injury.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-flhti\">By properly warming up the muscles and preparing them for activity, there is less of a risk of soft tissue injuries (strains, sprains, etc.) during games and practices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-72e4l\"><strong>3. Improved Mobility and Range of Motion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-6lb15\">If you lack mobility and have poor joint <a href=\"https:\/\/symmetrymassage.com.au\/massage\/sports-massage\/\">range of motion<\/a>, sports massage can be very helpful.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-cnvmb\">Chronically tight muscles make it hard for athletes (and others) to move their limbs through a full range of motion in an efficient manner. And, when you can't do this, your athletic performance is often hindered.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-bn718\">If you have limited mobility, you may find that you're unable to move as quickly as you once could, and you may be more prone to injury. A massage can help.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-2uktr\"><strong>4.\u00a0Improved Athletic Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-9ijcu\">Some athletes even find that their performance improves when they get sports massages.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-pg29\">Part of this has to do with the fact that sports massages can help improve mobility and range of motion. The more efficiently an athlete can move their joints through a full range of motion, the better their performance will be.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8sgce\">Athletes who get regular sports massages are also less likely to be slowed down by aches, pains, and nagging injuries.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-5dt4i\"><strong>5. Improved Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-7sfd2\">Sports massages -- and all massages, for that matter -- are very relaxing and meditative.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-12gbd\">Getting a massage before a practice or game can help athletes feel more relaxed and prepared for the tasks ahead of them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-eol5f\">During the massage, athletes can get into the right frame of mind and visualise the kind of performance they want to have.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-ctbll\"><strong>6. Targeted Relaxation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-4luok\">Some athletes use tools like foam rollers and massage balls to relieve tension and work out tight, achy muscles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-2va1\">It's true that these kinds of tools can be very helpful. But, they're not as good as having a professional massage therapist work on you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-cmuh3\">A professional massage therapist knows exactly where to apply pressure to help relieve pain and get to the root of the issue.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-7ebtf\">When you use a foam roller or other massage tool, you might experience initial relief. But, you might not be doing as much good as you think, especially when it comes to long-term tension-reduction and mobility improvements.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-94n0v\"><strong>7. Reduced Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-asiot\">Have you ever found yourself distracted during a game or practice because you were busy thinking about other things in your life? Have you ever let everyday stressors negatively affect your performance?<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-84hvm\">Sports massages can help you avoid letting your emotions get the better of you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-a4tq5\">With regular massages, you'll notice a reduction in your stress levels and an improved ability to focus on the task at hand when you're going into a game or practice.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-ejqit\">When you're less stressed, you'll likely find that you perform better. You might also be able to train and play better since there's nothing distracting you from your goals.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-6dorb\"><strong>8. Improved Muscle Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-4c5c1\">Sports massages help improve your circulation and ensure that plenty of fresh, oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood gets delivered to your muscle tissues. This also helps remove waste products from the muscle tissues more quickly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-1u9n6\">When your blood is circulating properly, you'll likely experience\u00a0a faster recovery process.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8agj7\">This also ensures that your muscles heal properly after a tough training session or intense game and is especially helpful for expediting your healing after an injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-6dug\"><strong>9. Improved Sleep Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-a2thn\">If you're not getting good sleep as an athlete, your performance is likely to suffer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-e8h05\">You're also going to have a hard time recovering after your games and training sessions. After all, most of your growth hormone (which is needed for muscle repair and growth)\u00a0gets produced when you're asleep.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-70k3o\">Because massages help reduce stress, they're great for ensuring you get proper sleep. If you have a hard time winding down at night, a massage might be exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viewer-cmtp\"><strong>10. Improved Overall Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-88prh\">Sports massages can also improve your overall health.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-5null\">Their health-boosting benefits have a lot to do with their ability to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-524r9\">Because of these two benefits, massages can help minimise inflammation in the body. This, in turn, can allow your immune system to function as it should.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-d8pof\">As a result, you'll likely be more resistant to various illnesses and will be able to continue performing at peak capacity, even during cold and flu season!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"viewer-5vifq\"><strong>Do You Need a Sports Massage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-ffl13\">As you can see, there are lots of benefits that come with getting a sports massage. Are you interested in getting one?<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8q1i3\">If you live in or around the Coogee\/South Coogee area or in suburbs nearby such as Maroubra, Kingsford, Randwick and Bronte, we can help at Symmetry\u00a0Massage Centre.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-1s1tm\">In addition to sports massage, we also offer a variety of other massage styles, including remedial massage, myofascial release, and relaxation massage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","eael_tooltip_section_content":"I am a tooltip","eael_ext_content_protection_password_placeholder":"Enter Password","eael_ext_content_protection_password_submit_btn_txt":"Submit"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false}]