Whether you are a professional athlete or an amateur trying to improve your conditioning and performance, you should ideally include deep tissue massage as part of your weekly training schedule as a preventative precaution before leaving it too late and employing it as an injury recovery. Massage Before the Event A pre-event massage is usually only 10 or 15 minutes long and is given on the day of the event. Sports psychology is vital during this time, and the therapist should be supportive and uplifting to the athlete while administering the massage as encouraging as the massage can be, telling...

Whether they compete on a professional or amateur level, athletes are required to engage in strenuous and taxing physical activity during their training and workouts to achieve their goals and advance to higher levels in their personal growth. Although this level of dedication can yield exceptional outcomes, it does not address critical aspects necessary for continued development and maintenance on such a high level. Being an athlete does not begin and end with the time you spend in the weight room; you also have a responsibility to take care of your body outside of those settings. Professional athletes have been...

Massage therapy has changed from being seen as a luxury to being a helpful, if not essential, component of treating illnesses everywhere, from the hospital to the athletic training facility. There was inconclusive evidence that massage actually helped athletes until the previous ten years. However, the advantages of massage are now being considered seriously as a result of recent studies and some support from reliable sources. And not just professionals can enjoy those advantages. Anyone who engages in a regular exercise program is eligible for them. Massage therapy has changed from being seen as a luxury to being a helpful,...