Hijama for Sports Recovery
Gain a competitive edge with advanced therapy to accelerate recovery, reduce soreness, and boost performance.
Optimize Your Performance
Hijama for Sports Recovery is a specialized treatment tailored to the needs of athletes and active individuals. This powerful therapy helps to flush out lactic acid, reduce muscle soreness, and repair micro-tears in muscle fibers that occur during intense exercise. By improving blood flow and removing metabolic waste, it significantly speeds up your bodys natural recovery process.
Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, this therapy can help you train harder, recover faster, and reduce the risk of injury. Our certified male and female practitioners understand the demands of athletic performance and offer this service both in our clinic and at your home.
Key Benefits for Athletes
- Accelerates muscle repair and reduces recovery time
- Effectively clears lactic acid and reduces soreness (DOMS)
- Increases blood flow and oxygenation to tired muscles
- Releases tight fascia and improves flexibility
- Reduces inflammation from intense training
- Enhances overall athletic performance and endurance
Is Sports Hijama Right for You?
Indications
This therapy is ideal for managing:
- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
- Muscle strains and tightness in legs, back, and shoulders
- IT Band Syndrome and runners knee
- Improving flexibility and range of motion for sports like martial arts or gymnastics
- Pre-event preparation to optimize muscle function
- Post-event recovery to minimize downtime
- General maintenance for active individuals
Contraindications
This therapy should be avoided for:
- Acute injuries like fresh sprains, tears, or fractures.
- Directly over areas with torn ligaments or muscles.
- Immediately before a high-intensity competition (allow 2-3 days for recovery).
- If you are severely dehydrated or exhausted.
- Open wounds or skin infections.
- Bleeding disorders or use of high-dose anticoagulants.
Consult with our specialist to determine the optimal timing for your Hijama session in relation to your training and competition schedule.
The Sports Recovery Process
Performance Assessment
We evaluate your training regimen, areas of muscle strain, and recovery goals.
Targeted Sterilization
The specific muscle groups and areas of tightness are prepared for treatment.
Dynamic Cupping
A combination of stationary and massage cupping is used to release deep muscle knots and improve circulation.
Recovery Stimulation
Wet cupping is often applied to key points to draw out metabolic waste and accelerate the healing process.
Post-Session Protocol
You receive professional advice on hydration, stretching, and when to resume training.
Preparation & After-care
Following a proper protocol before and after your session is crucial for maximizing recovery benefits.
Before the Session
- Discuss your training schedule and specific recovery needs with the therapist.
- Ensure you are well-hydrated before your appointment.
- Avoid a heavy workout immediately before your session.
- Come with clean skin, free from oils or lotions.
After the Session
- Engage in light, active recovery like walking or gentle stretching.
- Hydrate aggressively with water and electrolytes.
- Avoid intense training, saunas, or hot tubs for 24-48 hours.
- Consume a protein-rich meal to support muscle repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answering common questions from athletes about Hijama therapy.