By applying sports massage, the following effects occur:
- The capillaries in the skin and muscles open further, causing a marked increase in blood flow.

- Because the muscles are better supplied with blood, the waste products (including fluid and lactate) are better disposed of and muscle pain is prevented (as much as possible).

- The removal of waste products is also improved by the external pressure of the massage.

- Muscle tension is affected.

- Regular massage can contribute to better (sports) performance, and facilitate faster recovery between workouts and competitions.