Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries

Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem the patient presents with a diagnosis and are administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment.

Therapeutic massage incorporates a variety of advanced modalities that enhance the body’s natural restorative functioning. Light to firm touch is used to release tension, relax muscles, increase blood and lymph circulation, and impart a sense of calm. Therapeutic massage can be used as a collaborative, supportive addition to conventional medical treatment of illness and injury, alleviating pain and stress, aiding soft tissue healing, and revitalizing the body.

Passive stretching, also known as relaxed stretching, is a stretching technique where you relax and let an outside force stretch your muscles.

How it works

You hold a position while an external force, like a partner, band, towel, or gravity, helps you stretch. For example, you can bring your leg up and hold it there with your hand. 

When to use it

It's often used after a workout or when you feel tight muscles. It can also help you get comfortable with a deeper range of motion, which you can then strengthen with active stretches. 

Benefits

Passive stretching can help relax your muscles and connective tissue.