High School Athletes and Sports Massage
Do you ever wonder if your high school athletes are getting enough rest and
recovery time? Do they have sore muscles that need to be worked out, but
don’t know how to do it themselves? If so, then consider a sports massage.
Sports massage can help prevent injuries and get the athlete back on the field
faster.
Raising a young athlete is not easy. They are constantly pushed to train
harder and perform at higher standards – practices run longer, times need to
be faster, and teams travel more. Playing competitively can even lead to
injury as sport intensity rises.
Sports massage targets muscles in order to decrease muscle tension, target
specific sports-related areas of the body, and relieve strain or stress. It helps
athletes increase their performance and recover quickly from injuries.
Teen athletes require additional attention during treatment. Teen athletic
bodies are still growing and developing, causing their muscles to be sore or
even painful before the rigors of training take place. Sports massage reduces
pain as well as increases flexibility and range of motion which helps grow a
teen athlete’s body while improving overall physical condition resulting in
better performance.
Sports massage is a great way for multi-tasking young athletes to relax and
relieve the stress of life as an athlete. With school, testing, homework, social
activities etc., it’s hard enough being a kid these days let alone also trying to
compete athletically at such high levels! Sports massages help by allowing
athletes not only physical relief but emotional release which helps them in
their studies too.