This type of massage can effectively treat and prevent injuries, muscle tension and chronic pain. It can be done before a sporting activity to give energy and warm up the body. It can be applied after activity to promote the elimination of metabolic waste and the regeneration of tissue damaged during exercise. On the other hand, sports massage techniques are effective in treating problems related to repetitive movements or muscle imbalances.
During sporting events, this team can intervene in three ways.
Le preparatory massage must be done an hour or less before your test since its effect lasts a maximum of 20 minutes. It is done in three specific places. First, on the muscular stomach with deep and rapid compression maneuvers in order to increase blood flow inside the muscle fibers. Secondly, on the tendons by rapid friction to stimulate the proprioceptors and, thirdly, on muscle contractures to restore muscle flexibility at the site of the contracture. Obviously, you cannot massage the whole body. The objective of this type of massage is to prepare the segment that causes you the most problems or the one that is used the most during the event.
Le recuperative massage is done within the hour following the test and can last 20 to 30 minutes. The goal is to eliminate acidity and metabolic waste created by physical effort and to ensure muscle flexibility to allow muscle tissue to regenerate and the body to recover.
Le “in-between” massage takes place between two tests (e.g. after a preliminaries and before a final). This is the combination of the two types mentioned above. The objective is to guarantee the elimination of waste to allow regeneration of muscle tissue while keeping the muscles and the body ready to perform.
When the athlete presents with an injury or pain, the therapist begins the preparatory treatment with muscle relaxation techniques and myofascial. These techniques aim to reduce pain, inflammation and improve tissue flexibility. Then, he continues with the preparatory massage maneuvers to stimulate the affected region. This type of treatment will help you finish your event with less pain.
LE MASSAGE PREPARATORY NE SHOULD HOWEVER NEVER REPLACE UN WARMING UP.
It is important to plan time to be able to immerse yourself in your mental bubble before departure.
Interventions rarely exceed 20 minutes, because the objective is not to drain you of your energy, but to keep you as close to your optimum as possible.
Therapists practicing this technique:
Yanic Szoghy
Marieta Tisheva
Salomee Trudel
Geraldine Gallard