# Sports Massage and Creams:  The Benefits They Provide to Athletic Performance

- Link: https://pillarsports.com/sports-massage-and-massage-creams/
- Published: 2023-10-20T15:14:25+08:00
- Author: PSL Media Team

Last updated on: November 3, 2026

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Sports massage is of interest to many populations including athletes, athletic trainers,
coaches, as well as sports physiologists. Massage therapy is an appropriate counter
to fatigue onset due to its ability to influence fluid movement in deep tissue thereby
improving nutrient flow or waste removal, or by facilitating relaxation to promote
normal recovery.

Muscle soreness associated with delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) is reduced
with massage. Muscle fatigue can be defined as the inability to sustain a required
or expected power or force output. 

The ability of an athlete to recover from a physical effort is important during 
physical preparation within training cycles. Sports massage therapy contributes 
to recovery. The following are some of the benefits of sports massage.

## **Enhanced well-being.**

A sense of improved well-being is one of the outcomes most sports massage practitioners
are likely to be aiming for on top of more specific goals such as decreasing sensations
of muscle stiffness or increasing joint range. Massage appears to enhance psychological
perceptions of recovery in sports.

[**_Premax Classic Massage Lotion_**](https://pillarsports.com/product/premax-classic-massage-lotion-1000ml/)
is an unscented, high-glide, hygienic, and skin-conditioning massage lotion that
provides optimal tactility and control for therapists, and a clean and conditioned
finish on the skin for athletes and clients. _It is the perfect cream to use in 
conditioning the skin._

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## **Sports massage to enhance athletic performance.**

Massage helps enhance the performance of athletes by increasing blood flow, enhancing
flexibility, and reducing recovery time after a competition or strenuous workout.
The treatment can also help in boosting an athlete’s immune system and helping to
prevent injuries.

It is essential to use a massage cream even before the massage therapy starts. [**_Premax Activate Massage Cream_**](https://pillarsports.com/product/premax-activate-massage-cream-400g/)
combines a unique blend of modern ingredients that help athletes prepare for sport
and exercise. With an addictive mint and lemon scent, and a premium non-greasy texture,
this is the ultimate pre-event massage cream.

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[**_Premax Warm-Up Cream Formula EP5_**](https://pillarsports.com/product/premax-warm-up-cream-formula-ep5-100g/)
is a luxurious cream and the perfect companion for any athlete training in colder
climates. It provides moderate warmth, a subtle scent, and a silky smooth, breathable
texture to protect the skin from the rain, wind, and cold. Apply it on the skin 
before doing an activity.

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## **Massage as a means to reduce muscle soreness associated with eccentric activity.**

The degree of support for massage on soreness recovery has to do with the number
of massages given, the techniques applied, and therapist training. When massage 
is administered within a 2-hour window after eccentric activity, a significant reduction
in soreness is first noted between 24-48 hours after activity.

After an activity, exercise, or sports, _it is also best to apply a recovery massage
cream such as _[**_Premax Arnica Massage Cream_**](https://pillarsports.com/product/premax-arnica-massage-cream-400g/).
It is loaded with ingredients that assist in the recovery from sports and injury.
In a medium resistance formula, Premax Arnica offers exceptional workability and
an unrivaled treatment experience for athletes and clients.

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Visit **_[Pillar Sports Shop](https://pillarsports.com/product-category/premax/)_**
for more Sports Massage Cream options suitable to your needs.

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Robertson, A., Watt, J. M., & Galloway, S. D. R. (2004). Effects of leg massage 
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Mohiuddin, A. K. (2019). Skin care creams: formulation and use. _Dermatol Clin Res_,
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