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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Sports Massage

Definition:

Sports Massage is a collection of techniques used to enhance athletic performance and recovery after sports events. Pre-event massage is used to stimulate muscles and increase circulation. Post-event massage helps calm the nervous system and begin the process of eliminating toxins. Massage can also be used to improve the quality of healing after a sports injury.

Good for:

Chronic pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, poor flexibility, stimulation of blood and lymph flow, low back pain

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