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One of the key reasons people avoid a regular workout routine is because of the feelings of pain or muscle soreness that come afterwards.  Often times, a good workout can leave you feeling worn out or aching the next day, which makes it difficult to accomplish all of your other tasks that come your way.  A common reason people feel muscle soreness after workouts is because they do not stretch properly prior to their activity and they do not utilize sports massage therapy to help repair any injuries and overall muscle soreness.

In order to keep your body healthy and strong, there are certain steps that must be taken when it comes to exercise.  Failing to adhere to these workout guidelines can lead to less progress, more injuries, and an overall worse exercise experience.

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If you enjoy exercise, but hate the feelings of soreness afterwards, sports massage therapy could be the answer for you.  This type of massage is useful for anyone participating in physical activity and can be especially helpful for those trying to build muscle mass or working on cardio.  In sports massage therapy, a therapist will massage deep into your muscle tissue allowing your body to receive help where it needs it most.  When you work out frequently, your muscles experience a lot of abuse, and in order to continue progressing or building more muscle, they need to heal properly.

 

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Sports massage may differ from other methods of massages due to the fact that it may not be your typical relaxing massage experience.  Because the purpose of sports massage is to heal and get rid of sore muscles, it may be a little uncomfortable while in the process of the massage.  However, afterwards, your entire body should feel and perform much better.  Sports massage can also be very effective in assisting the recovery of an injury by reducing pain and pushing the healing process along quickly.

We hope this post will help you understand the importance of sports massage and how it can assist you in your workout routine. If you have any questions related to sports massage, structural integration, other types of massage, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with Structura, please call us at 801-897-8711.

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