Preventing Sport Injuries

"If you think of the last time you hurt yourself, you probably rubbed the area. Touch is not only an instinctive reaction to pain, but also a natural, scientifically proven way to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Massage increases blood circulation, helping provide the oxygen and nutrients that the tissues need for recovery. The manual pressure of massage stimulates the arteriolar pressure, as well as increasing muscle temperature. This enhances the exchange of substances between the blood and tissue cells, which promotes metabolism and assists the body during its remodelling phase after exercise. In addition, massage assists in breaking down the scar tissue and adhesions that cause stiffness and pain during recovery time." - https://www.ten.co.uk/preventing-marathon-injuries-with-sports-massage-therapy/