Every serious athlete understands the importance of a regular self-care. Sports massage helps increase blood circulation, promotes muscle growth and encourages a fast recovery ensuring you are fit and ready to perform again as soon as possible.

• First, during an initial consultation, your therapist does a postural analysis and asks about any muscles that require special attention.

• Your treatment may include the entire body or one specific area or muscle group.

• Then your therapist asks you to undress to your comfort level and leaves the room.

• Once you are ready, your therapist begins by warming your muscles with light compressions.

• Then the therapist uses a combination of long gliding strokes, kneading, trigger point release, stretches and pulls to perform the massage.

• After the massage, your therapist discusses a self-care plan or recommends a follow-up treatment, if necessary.

If you want to compete at the top of your game, sports massage is an essential part of your self-care and routine maintenance.