Massage for Tennis Players

Any frequent tennis players out there are most likely familiar with at least one of the following: shoulder muscles issues, tennis elbow, issues with external rotator muscles of the hip, lower back pain, knee pain, or tight calves. Sound familiar? Please don't hesitate to ask for specific work on these areas at your next massage appointment. Receiving massage can help prevent and reduce the extent of tennis-related injuries. Massage will also increase circulation, thereby facilitating the removal of lactic acid and other metabolic waste that can inflame these areas. Additionally, strengthening the muscles that surround an injured area can relieve stress on the tendons. 

Your session will start prone (lying face down) and switch to supine (lying face upwards). In addition to focusing on the muscles used in tennis, we will do some proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching (or PNF stretches) using assisted stretches and resistance stretches designed to enhance your range of motion and rehabilitate any complications from past injuries. Peppermint oil will also be applied (unless you request otherwise) due to its many incredible properties listed below. Read more in The Role of Massage Therapy in Tennis Medicine.