Sports & Gym Performance and Workout Recovery
Shiatsu and massage is used to speed recovery following heavy single workouts, competitions, or during high-intensity cycles. They also play a part in the prevention of injury, especially those that might arise due to overuse and overload. And finally, we can’t forget the importance of shiatsu and massage in the injury rehabilitation process. Even our 2016 American Olympians are using East-Asian techniques like cupping.
Today, athletes, coaches, yoga teachers, personal fitness instructors, bodybuilders, dancers and martial artists are using Shiatsu to treat acute and chronic conditions such as:
Tendonitis • Piriformis syndrome • Illiotibial pain • Knee pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction • Disc problems • Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder • Neck Pain • Low Energy • Ankle and foot injuries
Stress • Migraines • and more
Shiatsu is a true holistic therapy that combines the Western perspective of muscles and fascia with the Eastern philosophy of energy and channels. It is flowing, improvisational and rhythmic, alternating between gentle stretches and strong acupressure point-treatment to release stagnation, increase blood and fluid flow, all while allowing the body to open and expand -- bringing the body back into equilibrium that is necessary for optimal performance.
Research shows that by having a shiatsu treatment or massage on a regular basis (once a week, if possible), athletes can keep their muscles healthy, improve their flexibility, maintain a state of relaxation and thus have a better sleep cycle. It is worth considering if you are having problems recovering from workouts. Bodywork can also help to identify potential trouble spots before they progress into something more serious. A skilled touch may reveal those soft tissue micro-injuries. So, treat yourself to a massage and your body and your performance may thank you for it.
5 major benefits of Shiatsu and Massage for weight lifters, runners and other athletes:
Today, athletes, coaches, yoga teachers, personal fitness instructors, bodybuilders, dancers and martial artists are using Shiatsu to treat acute and chronic conditions such as:
Tendonitis • Piriformis syndrome • Illiotibial pain • Knee pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction • Disc problems • Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder • Neck Pain • Low Energy • Ankle and foot injuries
Stress • Migraines • and more
Shiatsu is a true holistic therapy that combines the Western perspective of muscles and fascia with the Eastern philosophy of energy and channels. It is flowing, improvisational and rhythmic, alternating between gentle stretches and strong acupressure point-treatment to release stagnation, increase blood and fluid flow, all while allowing the body to open and expand -- bringing the body back into equilibrium that is necessary for optimal performance.
Research shows that by having a shiatsu treatment or massage on a regular basis (once a week, if possible), athletes can keep their muscles healthy, improve their flexibility, maintain a state of relaxation and thus have a better sleep cycle. It is worth considering if you are having problems recovering from workouts. Bodywork can also help to identify potential trouble spots before they progress into something more serious. A skilled touch may reveal those soft tissue micro-injuries. So, treat yourself to a massage and your body and your performance may thank you for it.
5 major benefits of Shiatsu and Massage for weight lifters, runners and other athletes:
- Flexibility: bodywork stretches the muscle fibers so flexibility is promoted and maintained
- Circulation: bodywork improves circulation, and with better circulation the athlete can breathe easier and move more smoothly
- Pain reduction: bodywork alleviates muscular pain, whether caused by overwork or injury, allowing the athlete to maintain focus and perform better.
- Sleep improvement: bodywork improves the quantity and quality of sleep. By getting more and deeper sleep, the athlete will be better able to perform at his or her best
- Decreased tension: bodywork increases muscle relaxation levels. Many lifters and athlete exhibit that hard driving type-A personality where relaxing is difficult. In those situations stress can get the better of the them. With regular bodywork, such a person can learn to relax body and mind and perhaps improve his or her performances.
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