GYMNASTICS Most Used Muscles :
Gymnastics is a demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, and precise coordination. Youth gymnasts often face intense training regimens that can lead to muscle strain, overuse injuries, and overall fatigue. At Elite Recovery, our Neuromuscular Sports Massage (NMT) offers significant benefits to help young athletes excel and recover more effectively. Here’s a breakdown of how NMT targets key muscle groups, common injuries, and enhances performance and recovery. I look forward to connecting.
Gymnastics involves almost every muscle group, but some are more prominently used due to the nature of the sport. Here are the most used muscles in gymnastics:
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Hands, wrists, forearms
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Eases wrist pain, enhances grip strength
Forearms and Wrists
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper arm, shoulder blade
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Eases wrist pain, enhances grip strength
Shoulders (Deltoids)
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Lower back, sides of torso
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Improves core stability, reduces lower back pain
Core
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper back, between shoulder blades
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates upper back tension, improves posture
Upper Back
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Back of the thigh Pain can radiate to the buttocks or calf
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Alleviates hamstring tightness, prevents strains, improves flexibility
Hamstrings
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Calf muscles Pain can radiate to the Achilles tendon
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces calf cramps, prevents Achilles tendinitis, improves ankle flexibility
Gastrocnemius
Enhanced Recovery:
Speed up muscle repair, reduce post-game soreness, and optimize recovery time between intense training sessions.
Improved Flexibility
ncrease your range of motion, allowing for fluid and efficient movements that give you an edge on the field.
Mental Focus:
Reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being, allowing you to perform at your best.
Injury Prevention and Recovery
I prioritize the well-being of your athletes and aim to reduce the risk of injuries. Trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, FST-Neuromyofascial Tissue Practice, and Vodder Certified Manual Lymph Drainage, enabling me to identify potential areas of weakness or imbalance and provide targeted treatments to prevent injuries. In case of injuries, we offer effective recovery strategies to expedite healing and get your players back in the game.
Pain Relief and Management:
I address muscle imbalances, release tension, and identify potential injury-prone areas, helping avoid setbacks and stay in peak condition. I understand that football players often experience chronic pain due to the physical demands of the sport. I have extensive experience in managing and alleviating pain through personalized soft therapy sessions. I work closely with your athletic team to understand their pain patterns and provide relief, allowing them to focus on their performance without discomfort.
Mobile Detailed Soft Tissue Therapy to Get You Relief. prolong sports careers by helping pro athletes, reduce the possibility, of injury and the loss of mobility. Let me help you do what you love, for longer. Whether you're a aspiring or current pro athlete aiming to boost your performance for an upcoming event, prevent or recover from injuries, or a retired pro athlete managing chronic pain, I've got you covered! When you book a session with me, there's no guessing which soft tissue is causing your discomfort because pain has a pattern.