Perhaps the benefits of massage - a myth

Scientists can not answer accurately until now the question of whether massage promotes fast muscle recovery after exercise. Despite the fact that there is no scientific evidence for the benefits of massage after sport, many people believe that it is the duration of the massage reduces pain in the muscles after a workout. Moreover, it is assumed that the massage of individual muscle groups prior to training can improve the athletic performance. In addition, a successful performance is often recommended to use Office Massage Chair. Scientists have conducted 27 studies on the effects of massage on athletic performance. We examined a variety of massage techniques that had different muscle groups, including the duration of the procedure. All studies have shown that the positive effects of massage on athletic performance is highly questionable. To assess the benefits of the new massage techniques very clearly the methodology, timing control (before or after exercise) and investigate the effect of not one, but several short sessions of massage, experts say.