
Sports Massage
A form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.
Conditions that generally respond well to massage as a complementary therapy include: muscle pain and stiffness, muscle strain, edema (swelling), muscle soreness, muscle sprains, muscle tension, sore spots, repetitive strain injuries, tendinitis.