Sports massage is based on Swedish massage, the application of pressure to manipulate soft tissue, but with additional intensive techniques that are specifically designed to prevent and treat sports injuries. These deep and vigorous treatments
help improve the suppleness and flexibility of muscles and joints by increasing the
flow of oxygen rich blood to muscle cells; thereby relieving tension which in turn reduces the risk of injury and helps the body to heal and repair existing injuries.

It can be also be beneficial both pre and post-event; to help prepare the body for competition and then afterwards to assist in the removal of lactic acid and waste products in the muscles.