Sports Massage – Stretching – Are you doing it right?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sports massage and stretching are two important techniques that can help athletes and active individuals prevent injury and improve performance. Sports massage can help to loosen tight muscles and increase blood flow, while stretching can improve flexibility and range of motion. However, it is important to stretch the right way to avoid injury and achieve optimal results.

Here are some tips for stretching the right way:

• Warm up first: It is important to warm up your muscles before stretching to prevent injury. You can warm up by doing light cardio exercises such as jogging or jumping jacks for 5-10 minutes.
• Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds: To achieve optimal results, hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds. This will allow your muscles to fully relax and stretch.
• Don’t bounce: Bouncing while stretching can actually cause injury by putting too much stress on your muscles. Instead hold the stretch in a static position.
• Don’t overstretch: Overstretching can cause injury by putting too much strain on your muscles and joints. Only stretch until you feel a comfortable stretch not pain.
• Stretch both sides: It is important to stretch both sides of your body equally to avoid muscle imbalances.
• Incorporate dynamic stretching: Dynamic stretching involves moving through a range of motion to warm up your muscles and improve flexibility. This can include exercises such as leg swings, arm circles, and walking lunges.
• Stretch after exercise: Stretching after exercise can help to improve flexibility and prevent muscle soreness. Focus on the muscles that you used during your workout.

Stretching and sports massage are crucial strategies for athletes and other active people to use to reduce risk of injury and boost performance. If you want someone who is trained in sports massage therapy to show you the proper way to stretch to avoid injury. To assist loosen tight muscles and increase circulation, our skilled sports massage therapist at Align uses methods like deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. Our sports massage therapist can help to increase flexibility and avoid injuries in addition to stretching. You may increase flexibility, avoid muscular pain, and get the best results by stretching properly and including sports massage in your program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1677499582653{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #00afbf !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”BOOK NOW” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#ffffff” outline_custom_hover_background=”#ffffff” outline_custom_hover_text=”#00afbf” shape=”round” align=”center” button_block=”true” el_class=”popmake-14473″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”GO TO HOMEPAGE” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#ffffff” outline_custom_hover_background=”#ffffff” outline_custom_hover_text=”#00afbf” shape=”round” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Falignhealth.ae|title:Physiotherapy%2C%20Chiropractic%20Treatment%2C%20Sports%20Massage%2C%20Osteopathic%20Treatment%2C%20Dry%20Needling%2C%20Cupping%20in%20Abu%20Dhabi%20%E2%80%93%20Align”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]