WATER POLO
Water polo is an intense and dynamic sport that demands both strength and endurance. For youth athletes, the physical demands of water polo can be particularly challenging. At Elite Recovery in Murrieta, CA, our Neuromuscular Sports Massage (NMT) is designed to help young water polo players excel in their sport and recover more quickly. By focusing on key muscle groups and addressing common injuries, NMT can significantly enhance performance and reduce downtime.
WATER POLO Most Used Muscles :
Water polo players use various muscle groups extensively, which can lead to specific types of strain and injuries. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly used muscles and the benefits of Neuromuscular Sports Massage for each:
Upper Arms
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper arms, elbows
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Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces muscle fatigue, enhances arm strength and endurance, which are crucial for shooting and swimming.
Shoulders (Deltoids)
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper arm, shoulder blade
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Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces tension, improves range of motion, and enhances shoulder stability for better water polo performance.
HIP
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Hip Flexors, Adductors
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Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Improves flexibility, reduces groin strain, and supports powerful kicking and fast directional change
Upper Back
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Neck, upper back, shoulders
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces tension, improves range of motion, and enhances shoulder stability for better water polo performance.
Hamstrings
Trigger Point Locations:
Back of the thigh
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the buttocks or calf​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Relieves tightness, prevents cramps, and supports explosive movements and speed in the pool.
Gastrocnemius
Trigger Point Locations:
Calf muscles
Referral Patterns
Pain can radiate to the Achilles tendon​
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces calf cramps, prevents Achilles tendinitis, improves ankle flexibility
Where Is Your Pain?
Pain has a pattern. When you come in for your session there is no guessing what soft tissue is contributing to your pain we are well verse in the pain patterns of the body.
Your nervous system is the command center for your body the nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. This complex system regulates your body’s systems & guides almost everything you do and allows you to experience your environment. The nervous system holds the key to the body’s incredible potential to heal itself
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