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When most people consider massage therapy, they immediately think of a Swedish massage or a deep tissue massage. But, consider a sports massage instead as the less focused, less extreme sibling of a deeper, more invasive massage. Both massages are extremely similar in concentration - firm, long-term pressure which focuses on the connective tissue and muscles deep in the body.
But with a sports massage your massage therapist might add stretching to the routine. In cases like this the focus is more on relieving pain by applying gentle muscle pressure. This type of massage can also help relieve tightness and stiffness caused by aching muscles and joints. It can also help with inflammation, easing the symptoms associated with such conditions as tennis elbow and arthritis.
There are a number of differences between a Swedish massage and a sports massage though. To begin with, the objective of the former isn't to cause physical harm. Inst