Massage and running go hand in hand, and here’s why…
“Having enough muscle tension might be the difference between running a personal best (PB) and feeling flat on race day.”
Have you turned up on race day only to find you are feeling sluggish once it’s time to run fast because your legs have become nonresponsive as if your muscles aren’t firing as quickly as usual?
This is likely a result of muscle tension, and it can play a significant role in running performance.
Deep Tissue (remedial) massage increases blood circulation, which not only improves running performance but also helps runners to recover faster and helps to prevent injuries
If you want to perform at your best with improved pulmonary function, reduced muscle soreness and fatigue increased range of motion and improved posture and gait, then book your deep Tissue (remedial) massage today!
Running requires sustained repetitive muscle contractions. Shortened, tight muscles, joint range of motion losses, and decreased circulation to compressed tissues all affect performance.
“Massage can elongate the muscles, relieve muscle tightness, restore joint range of motion, and improve circulation to improves the effectiveness of the circulatory system which is responsible for oxygen transfer, nutrient delivery, and waste removal at the cellular level.”
Better circulation means better delivery of nutrients and oxygen to surrounding cells and tissues.
Deep Tissue (remedial) massage increases blood circulation, which not only improves running performance but also helps runners to recover faster and helps to prevent injuries
“Deep tissue massage dilates blood vessels to promote circulation and lower blood pressure while simultaneously assisting with venous blood flow to encourage the rapid removal of metabolic waste products. This, in turn, improves the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells which improves pulmonary function and reduces muscle soreness and fatigue, increases joint range of motion, reduces stress, improves posture and gait and promotes connective tissue healing”
It is important to note that the effects of massage are cumulative. This means that the results and benefits increase with sequential, repetitive massages. Receiving one massage before a race will not reap the same benefits as a regular program of massage therapy throughout your training which is why if you book 6 sessions, we will give you your 7th completely free.
Massage treatment plans are very individual. The most important goal is to set a regular schedule for your massages, whether it is once a week, once a month, or every two months. Assess your running goals and your budget when deciding how often to get a massage. Take into consideration your training schedule and note the dates of long runs, key workouts, or races. If possible, schedule your massages around these targeted dates.
Pre-Race Massages should be scheduled 3-5 days before the race and, likewise, Post-Race Massages should be scheduled 3-5 days after a race when muscles are no longer sore to the touch.
Book your next deep tissue (remedial) massage today.
