Proactive Care for Faster Recovery and Better Results
Athletes and active individuals push their bodies to the limit. As they strive for their health, fitness, and performance goals, they sometimes miss some of the telltale signs when they need a sports massage.
At Axis Therapy & Performance, we want to help you stop the cycle of quick fixes and average results. We offer proactive care so you can start feeling better, faster.
Axis Therapy & Performance: Meet Your Toronto Sports Massage Therapists
Axis Therapy & Performance locations are filled with knowledgeable therapists who have been extensively trained on the Axis Care Model. We put the patient first and ensure you feel cared for and comfortable. For active athletes and gym-goers, we provide specialized care for all your injury treatment and prevention needs.
If you’re wondering if a sports massage in Toronto might be right for you, here are five signs that it is.
Signs You Need a Sports Massage
Active individuals suffer from chronic pain, soreness, or recurring injury and are tired of non-specific and non-targeted treatment approaches.
Axis puts an end to this cycle with our personalized and integrated care model, bringing together the complementary practices of physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and performance training. In addition, Axis’ innovative digital charting system allows every member of your Axis team at all locations to review and collaborate on your care.
5 Signs You Need a Sports Massage
1. You have muscle soreness
Minor soreness after a workout or sports performance is nothing to worry about. However, constant soreness that lasts for days or even weeks will lead to tight or strained muscles. Sports massage therapy can target the problem area and treat the source of the problem, relieving soreness.
2. You experience limited range of motion
Tight muscles or fascia lead to less range of motion, reducing flexibility and freedom of movement. This condition can significantly affect performance. With sports massage, tight muscles and fascia can recover from the damage that leads to a reduction in movement.
3. You are injury-prone
If you’re dealing with injuries all the time, it’s time to get some professional attention. Sports massage therapy can help you identify muscle imbalances that can cause injury. Muscle symmetry can also be built through exercise and therapy.
4. You have high stress levels
Stress and anxiety can lead to a lot of muscle knots and tension that prevent your body from moving freely. Sports massage therapy is an effective way to lower your stress levels to allow your mind to decompress and your body to relax.
5. You are stuck in a rut
All the training and exercise in the world won’t get you to your goal if you are stuck in a rut. Long-term training without breaks may lead to stagnation and limit your performance. Sports massage therapy can increase circulation, reduce muscle tightness, and improve flexibility to help you get out of the rut and improve your performance.
Why Axis Therapy & Performance?
Axis only hires therapists who meet our strict standard and passes our rigorous onboarding process. In addition to a comprehensive interview and background check, all new therapists must complete a three-month in-house training course. Our unique, culture-first approach to hiring and training therapists not only results in the highest quality of care for our patients but ensures therapists can thrive and build successful, rewarding careers in a positive work environment.
Axis also takes a collaborative, team-based approach to care and works with each patient to put them in the driver’s seat so they can learn about their body. By incorporating education and exercise, Axis helps you refine your movement and can help you recognize when it’s time for interventions like sports massage therapy.
What’s Next?
The only way to start is to start. Use the above-listed points to create a long-term strategy and get you to your next milestone and overall goals.
Here are a few ways you can take action:
* Book regular sports massage therapy appointments to keep your muscles in good shape.
* Learn to listen to your body and respond accordingly when it’s time for your sports massage therapist to step in.
* Stay engaged with your Axis therapist and your entire healthcare team to create an individualized and unique care plan to match your goals and needs.
Book with Axis Today
Are you sick and tired of being injured, stuck in a plateau, and sore all the time after your workout? Make an appointment with Axis Therapy & Performance and get back to what matters most in your life. You can start at Axis Therapy with a free consultation, physiotherapy appointment, chiropractic session, sports massage, or a combination of our wide range of services.
Call the Axis Therapy & Performance branch nearest you or visit our website to book your consultation. Don’t wait any longer to get back to living a healthy, pain-free life. We have Axis Therapy locations in Scarborough, Riverdale, Downtown Toronto, Mimico, Mississauga, and our new location in Markham.
