This week’s blog is for all you athletes out there. Running, lifting, jumping… it’s intense. Kudos to you for overcoming your inherently lazy brain! But do you know the real cheat code to keep your body from quitting? A good massage. It gives you recovery superpowers.
Many studies, including this one from the National Institute of Health, show that therapeutic massage can reduce the famous DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) that that appears 24–72 hours after working out. This means you can recover faster without relying on ice or feeling sluggish after going to the gym.
It has also been shown that massage helps with post-workout fatigue and soreness. Another NIH meta-analysis found that massage decreases fatigue and inflammation markers such as creatine kinase and interleukin-6. Not only does massage help your muscles relax, but it also “cleans” them after exertion.
And flexibility? A review of 114 research studies indicates that massage increases flexibility, which is great news for all you runners, yogis, and CrossFit fanatics.
One more thing: a study on deep tissue massage in athletes aged 18 to 45 showed that, with weekly sessions, participants improved recovery, strength, and mobility in key areas such as the back and legs.
At Healing Hands, our massages are more than relaxation – they’re fuel for your next workout. With hot stones, deep tissue, and therapeutic stretching included in every session, book now to make every massage part of your champion routine. Better yet, sign up for membership to save 30% on those weekly massages and fully activate “winning recovery” mode!
