After Massage Care
Benefits of Massage
Improves circulations, and as a result, promotes more rapid healing of injuries.
Enhances muscles tone and increases range of motion.
Eases muscle spasms.
Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints so that pain is relieved.
Relieves tension.
Stimulates circulation in the lymphatic system hastens the elimination of waste products and other toxins.
Lengthens connective tissue and so breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis.
Generally improves the disposition of the animal.
Maintains the body in better physical condition.
Aids in preventing injury and loss of mobility.
Boosts athletic performance and endurance.
Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue.
Extends both the good health and the overall life of the animal athletic career.
A PRE-EVENT sports massage loosens, warms, and readies the muscle for an event.
A POST-EVENT sports massage relieves muscle pain and stiffness by returning the muscles to a normal state, much faster than if theyd been allowed to go with out a massage. After vigorous exercise, dehydration takes place in the horse and, with loss of fluids; it is harder for him to cool down.
A DAY DREAM sports massage helps to keep the entire body in better physical condition.
