Deep tissue massage has a number of benefits for golfers. Deep tissues or sports Massage can:
- enhance performance in an activity;
- facilitate faster, more efficient recovery from an activity;
- reduce the risk of injury; and
- Accelerate recovery from an injury.
There is a wide variety of methods to treat injuries brought about by the game; however, the best way to go at them is by having a massage. Golfers are likely to see the most benefit from a deep tissue massage or sports massage. Both of which helps you recover from injuries and prevent future injuries or muscle spasms.
By realigning and stretching the muscles of the back, shoulders, forearms, hamstrings, hip flexors and wrists, sports massage therapy can help improve your range of motion while promoting greater flexibility.
Vigorous massages are designed to increase blood flow, break up adhesions and reduce rigidity in muscles; fascia, tendons and ligaments so don’t expect it to be a spa type experience.
However, be mindful that it is advised to have a massage no later than 48 hours before having a round of golf as this could impair your game.
We at Unique Sports massage are best place to assist you with any issues you may have due to playing golf. Set within the ground of Abridge Golf club, we have a treatment centre which is open to non-members and members of the wider community.
