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• Ricardo Ruiz

Introduction to Sports Massage: Why It’s Not Just for Athletes

Sports massage is often misunderstood as a treatment reserved solely for professional athletes or those training for a marathon. However, in my practice, I find that almost everyone can benefit from the techniques used in sports massage.

At its core, sports massage is about understanding how movement affects the body. Whether you’re sit at a desk for 8 hours a day, chasing after your kids, or hitting the gym heavily, your body develops patterns of tension. Repetitive strain—like typing or bad posture—can lock muscles just as tightly as running a 10K.

Key Benefits

One of the primary goals of sports massage is to improve range of motion and flexibility. By targeting the connective tissues and deeper muscle layers, we can break down adhesions (knots) that restrict movement. This leads to better posture and reduced risk of injury in daily life.

Another major benefit is improved circulation. The techniques I use encourage blood flow to the muscles, which helps flush out metabolic waste products like lactic acid and delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to tissues, speeding up recovery even from mental stress.

"Movement is medicine, and sports massage is the prescription that keeps you moving freely."

- Ricardo Ruiz

So, don't let the name deter you. If you have a body and you move it (or don't move it enough), sports massage can help you feel better, move better, and live pain-free.