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| Research on massage supports the following benefits alleviates muscle spasm and soreness promotes proper scar formation breaks-up adhesions and knots increases flexibility and range of motion diminishes chronic pain calms the nervous system lowers blood pressure lowers heart rate increases activity of the immune system reduces tension headaches improves concentration promotes restorative sleep aids in mental relaxation Athletes will be surprised to know that sport or sports massage is not a particular form of massage in itself, but rather it is the integration of any number of different massage techniques which are applied with the knowledge of common injuries and soft tissue dysfunctions relative to sport and fitness. There is current research to promote that massage reduces the severity of delayed onset muscle soreness associated with high intensity workouts by reducing inflammation response. J Athl Train. 2005 Jul–Sep; 40(3): 174–180. |