When is a Massage more than a Massage?

If you have ever gotten a massage, you most certainly understand how enjoyable and relaxing it can be. But what if you only care about being a faster, stronger more complete athlete? Then you should consider a soft-tissue treatment/massage designed to reduce adhesions and scar tissue buildup from sport related overuse. Techniques like ART, pin and stretch, or instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization are designed to address these dysfunctional tissues and begin to remodel them. Now combine this with some neuromuscular stretching, corrective exercise and mobility work and BAM!!.... You are able to access new positions previously limited by immobile muscles and joints and watch your strength numbers go up and your CrossFit WOD time drop like a rock! Ask your manual therapist if he uses any of these techniques and go get some work done and break some personal records!