PRO SPORT in Gig Harbor and Silverdale has a team of Licensed Massage Therapists who are trained in a variety of massage styles. Massage treatments can be used to aid with injury recovery, help manage pain, surpass your performance plateau or promote general relaxation and well being. At PRO SPORT, massage treatments can be combined with Chiropractic and Physical Therapy appointments or made on an individual or recurring basis. Massages are performed in our modern massage rooms, which include heated massage tables and special cushions for pregnant patients.
MASSAGE THERAPY GIG HARBOR
Massage Therapy is a covered expense under many insurance plans
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).
SWEDISH MASSAGE
The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles. Swedish massage techniques include: long flowing strokes, kneading, and friction. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to promote relaxation, increase the oxygen flow in the blood, and to release toxins from the muscles.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.
Sports Therapy Massage is a more intensive version of Swedish massage using deep tissue techniques specifically designed to prevent and treat sports injuries to muscles and tendons. We work on the full problem areas from origin of the muscle through the muscle to and including the insertion of the muscular area. A Sports Therapy Massage generally concentrates on a specific problem area. For example, if we work on your upper arm we will work from the shoulder and surrounding area to the forearm working on all the muscles involved.
Listed are many types of sports massage provide at PRO SPORT in Gig Harbor:
Pre-event – Pre-game sports massage is aimed at invigorating muscles and tissues in preparing the athlete for an immediate upcoming event. During a pre-game massage, a certified professional will engage the muscles and tissues that the athlete will depend upon for their athletic performance. Pre-game massage is often geared towards getting the blood flowing and helping the athlete focus on the upcoming event.
Post-Event – Post-game sports massage is an invaluable tool at helping an athlete recover from the demands of competition. An effective post-game sports massage allows for muscles to properly cool down from the elevated state a game or event creates. The focus of post-game massage treatment is in flushing toxins from the body, calming the athlete’s nerves, and reducing recovery time. An effective post-game massage regime can greatly reduce the time an athlete needs between a major game or event and an upcoming practice. This allows the athlete to return to full-speed as quickly as possible to continue to achieve peak performance.
Restorative – Designed to help athletes train at a higher level of intensity, more consistently, and with less chance of injury, Restorative Sports Massage targets areas of dysfunction to increase muscle response, flexibility, relieve spasms and imbalanced tension before it becomes an injury. Generally performed once a week, Restorative Sports Massage has helped Olympic athletes, professional Triathletes, NBA, and LPGA athletes improve their performance and train harder and longer. If you are a serious athlete wanting the same results, call today to find out how we can help.
Rehabilitative – The focus of Rehabilitative Sports Massage is to restore tissue after it has been injured. Depending on the stage of recovery, strategic massage techniques are applied to reduce inflammation and pain, restore range of motion, and ensure strong and mobile scar tissue. Rehabilitative Sports Massage is a must for any injured athlete as it helps them recover quickly and return them to training with less of chance of re-injury.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, a stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, edema, and sore, swollen ankles and feet. Pregnancy Massage is a special treat for the mother to be, giving her time to relax and rejuvenate. Pregnancy massage is safely done on the side, comfortably bolstered between body cushions.
Benefits of Massage
• Reduces or eliminates pain
• Improves joint mobility
• Improves circulation
• Improves lymphatic drainage
• Reduces muscular tension
• Reduces scar tissue
PRO SPORT is a top provider of massage in the Gig Harbor and Silverdale. For more information on massage click on a link below
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) take on massage