60 CHF30 min
120 CHF60 min
Sports massage
Indications
Preparation for sporting activities
Before training or competition, a sports massage can help warm up muscles, increase blood flow and improve flexibility. This can increase performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Improving athletic performance
Athletes often use sports massage to improve their performance. Massage can help relieve muscle tension, promote blood circulation, and improve flexibility, which can lead to improved mobility and efficiency during athletic movements.
Treatment of injuries
For acute or chronic muscle problems or injuries, a sports massage can help relieve pain and speed healing. Through targeted massage techniques, tension can be relieved, swelling reduced and blood circulation improved.
Prevention of overuse injuries
Sports massage can help prevent overuse injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis or muscle strains by loosening muscles, improving flexibility and reducing stress on tendons and ligaments.
Recovery after sporting activities
After training or competition, a sports massage can promote regeneration and relieve muscle soreness. Gentle stroking movements and kneading relax the muscles and promote blood circulation, which can accelerate the breakdown of lactic acid and other metabolic products.
Improving mobility
Sports massage can help improve the flexibility and mobility of muscles and joints, which can increase performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage aimed at improving physical performance, preventing injuries and promoting recovery after sporting activities. It is particularly popular with athletes and active people, but is also used by people who regularly do sports or are physically active.
Techniques
Warming massage
This technique is used before training or competition to warm up the muscles and prepare them for the upcoming stress. Gentle stroking and kneading promotes blood circulation and loosens the muscles.
Deep massage
The aim of this technique is to reach deeper muscle layers and relieve tension. Using strong pressure and kneading movements, the masseur loosens knots and hardenings in the muscles and promotes blood circulation.
Transverse friction
With this technique, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue are specifically rubbed or kneaded to loosen adhesions and improve flexibility. It can be particularly helpful for overuse injuries such as tendonitis or bursitis.
Strain
Stretching muscles can be part of a sports massage to improve flexibility and prevent injuries. The massage therapist may perform passive or active stretching exercises to loosen the muscles and increase their range.
Compression massage
This technique involves applying pressure and kneading movements to specific muscle groups to promote blood flow and reduce muscle fatigue. It can be particularly helpful in sports that involve repetitive movements or one-sided strain.
Trigger point therapy
The focus of this technique is on identifying and treating trigger points that can cause local pain and tension. The massage therapist applies targeted pressure to these points to loosen them and relieve pain.
Recovery massage
After training or competition, a sports massage can promote regeneration and relieve muscle soreness. Gentle stroking movements and kneading relax the muscles and promote blood circulation, which can accelerate the breakdown of lactic acid and other metabolic products.