Definition Sports Therapy - Glendora

Definition Sports Massage specializes in sports & relaxation massage, cryotheraypy, cupping, etc. Check them out in Fontana & Glendora CA.

Muscle soreness is a side effect of the stress put on muscles when you exercise. It is commonly called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS, and it is completely normal. DOMS usually begins within 6-8 hours after a new activity or a change in activity and can last up to 24-48 hours after the exercise.

Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome include prolonged and unexplained feelings of tiredness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, sore throat, insomnia, painful lymph nodes, forgetfulness, and impaired mental functions.  Although the disorder is experienced by both sexes, it is more common among women aged 40 to 50.

As you age, your cartilage — the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your body also makes less synovial fluid, the stuff that acts like oil to keep your joints moving smoothly. The result: Your joints may not move as freely as they used to. 

Research suggests that more than 90 percent of illness results from stress alone. Decreasing physical and emotional stress is optimal for improving overall health and well-being. A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent which increases serotonin to boost the body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety, and feelings of sadness.

Massage can be a helpful part of a comprehensive weight loss program, but it’s important to keep your expectations in check. To be successful, you’ll want to focus on eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet, and getting enough physical activity each day. If you want to add massage to your routine, find a licensed massage therapist in your area who can help you to keep your body feeling strong, flexible, and relaxed