SPORTS MASSAGE IN St. Gallen
This massage technique primarily aims to prevent sports injuries and accelerate the body’s recovery after intensive physical activity.
Through targeted massage movements, blood circulation in the muscles is stimulated, improving oxygen supply and activating muscle metabolism. This enables more efficient removal of metabolic waste products, leading to increased muscle strength and endurance. Overall, this method helps optimize athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury.
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4 Specialists
St. Gallen
Zwinglistrasse 6
9000 St. Gallen
Anja Wanner
St. Gallen
Naturopath specializing in TEN & certified professional massage therapist
Nina Eugster
St. Gallen
Certified naturopath specializing in TEN & certified professional masseuse
Rose Gschwend
St. Gallen
Med. Masseuse with federal certificate & craniosacral therapist
Janin Hefti
St. Gallen
Med. Masseuse with federal certificate
What conditions can sports massage help with?
Sports Massage – Benefits and Areas of Application
A key advantage of sports massage is its effective prevention of sports injuries. Particularly when the body is inadequately prepared for upcoming physical activities, sports massage significantly reduces the risk of injury.
Following intense physical exertion, this method supports rapid recovery of muscles and the entire body. It helps prevent muscle cramps and promotes the elimination of lactic acid (lactate) and other metabolic byproducts. Through targeted relaxation of muscle tension and stiffness, sports massage quickly restores the body’s full performance capacity.
How does a sports massage at Origin Massage in St. Gallen work?
Sports massage is beneficial not only for professional athletes but also highly recommended for recreational sports enthusiasts. It is particularly useful before demanding sporting events such as marathons, competitions, or long-distance cycling tours. The massage treatment is tailored specifically to the type of sport: for sports requiring quick and intensive muscle contractions (e.g., sprinting), muscle tone is deliberately increased. In endurance sports, on the other hand, muscle tone is reduced to optimize performance.
Athletes whose bodies are subjected to uneven or repetitive stress from their particular sport also greatly benefit from sports massage, as it aids not only physical recovery but also deep mental relaxation.
How often should you have a sports massage?
At the beginning of your therapy, your therapist will conduct a detailed initial consultation lasting about 5 to 20 minutes. During this discussion, your health status and individual goals will be comprehensively reviewed.
Afterward, you will have the opportunity to comfortably change and position yourself on the massage table.
The subsequent massage is customized according to your individual needs. Throughout the session, your therapist remains available for questions and feedback.
At the end of the session, you can arrange additional appointments for ongoing treatment as needed.
Duration & Booking
The sports massage usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes. If you have any questions or uncertainties about the sports massage, please contact us by phone on +41 (0) 44 500 02 53 or by e-mail at info@origin-massage.ch.
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Classical massage
For normal tension without severe pain, book the Classic Massage.
Medical Massage
When you suffer from acute or chronic pain book a medical massage.
Sports massage
A massage with strong pressure. It can be used for the prevention and regeneration of the body before and after workouts.
Pregnancy massage
From the first month you can come to us for massage. The treatment is adjusted to the month of pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The aim is to detach different tissue layers from each other in order to eliminate discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
Pain points in the muscle are treated, which are often perceived as punctual hardenings and trigger pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
This involves working with a lot of pressure in depth and loosening fascia and muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage
In the case of swellings that occur, among other things, after operations or weakness of the veins, pregnancy, etc., the water in the tissues is eliminated more quickly here by lymphatic drainage.
Foot reflexology massage
The entire body can be influenced and brought back into balance via the foot reflex zones.
THERAPEUTICAL MASSAGE
Trigger point therapy
The focus lies on muscular pain points that typically present as localized knots, which are treated in a targeted manner to provide lasting relief from discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
This treatment targets specific pain points within the muscle, which often manifest as localized knots and are a common source of discomfort.
Sports massage
A deep-pressure massage designed to support both prevention and recovery, helping the body prepare for and recuperate after physical activity.
Pregnancy massage
You are welcome to visit us from the very first month of pregnancy – each treatment is individually adapted to your current stage of pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage
Massages are available from the very first month of pregnancy, with each treatment tailored to the specific stage of the pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The core focus is the deliberate separation of individual tissue layers, through which existing complaints can be noticeably reduced and resolved.
Myofascial release
The aim of this treatment is to systematically release individual layers of tissue from one another, thereby alleviating existing discomfort.
Foot reflexology massage
By stimulating targeted reflex zones on the feet, the entire organism can be positively influenced and guided back into its natural state of balance.
Foot reflexology massage
By stimulating specific reflex zones on the feet, the entire body can be addressed and brought back into balance.
Craniosacral therapy
This form of therapy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. The method can be used to support stressful phases of life and chronic complaints.