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Which is NOT a physiological and neurological effect of sports massage?
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Vasoilation to both blood and lymphatic vessels
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Vasoconstriction to both blood and lymphatic vessels
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Reduction in neural stimulation (contraction) of muscles
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Reduction in the production of sympathetic (stress) hormones
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Sports massage typically promotes vasodilation to both blood and lymphatic vessels, which increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This helps in delivering oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and removing waste products. Additionally, sports massage reduces neural stimulation of muscles, promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension. It also helps in reducing the production of stress hormones, such as cortisol, promoting a state of relaxation and reducing stress. Vasoconstriction, on the other hand, would narrow the blood and lymphatic vessels, reducing blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which is not a desired effect of sports massage.
