Post-Event Sports Massage aids in the reduction of swelling produced by microtraumas, the loosening of fatigued, stiff muscles, the maintenance of flexibility, the promotion of blood flow to the muscles to remove lactic acid and waste buildup. A post-event massage is normally provided 1-2 hours after a competition to allow dilated blood vessels to recover to their normal state, and it is usually mild and gentle to avoid damaging already agitated muscles. Furthermore, it aids an athlete’s recovery period.