Now that it has finally warmed up outside, the chance to get
out there and get active is here. Whether you are playing sports, running
around with your kids, or enjoying a nice, relaxing day sitting in the sun, it
is important to keep your health in mind. Preventing injuries it is not hard to
do if you know some of the simple steps it takes to make sure your body is
prepared for the activities ahead. Everyone knows how beneficial proper
stretching, warm ups and cool downs are however, there is another thing you can
do to help keep yourself injury free this summer. Getting frequent massages (at
least thirty minutes once a week) can not only improve your overall health but
it can also be an easy and fun way to help keep you from getting injured while
you are out and about this summer.
Massage in relation to exercise and athletic participation
can
- Promote relaxation
- Reduce muscle tension
- Improve soft tissue function
- Increase range of motion
- Help athletes monitor muscle tone
- Strengthen your immune system
- Help speed up recovery from injuries
- Decrease muscle stiffness after exercise
- Improve exercise performance
- Reduce inflammation
So make sure to schedule yourself a massage regularly to
help keep your body in tip top shape so you can be as active as you want this
summer. The fewer injuries you get, the more you will be able to enjoy this
long awaited summer!
- Beth Laskowski, LMT
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