Massage and Bodywork

Definition

This rapidly expanding field, popular among both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts, focuses on the use of massage to assist training, prevent injury, and aid healing in case of soreness or injury. It is used both before and after exercise, as well as in the treatment of sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and tendonitis. It utilizes techniques similar to Swedish and Therapeutic Massage

General Benefits of Massage

• Gives a sense of well-being

• Decreases stress

• Decreases aches and pains

• Speeds up healing time after injury or surgery

• Helps prevent sports or movement injuries

• Increases relaxation

• Increases circulation

• Increases cellular detoxification

• Increases range-of-motion

• Relieves tension headaches