03/11/2023
Getting a massage post-exercise can greatly improve your recovery and reduce the risk of injury.
Have you ever experienced muscles screaming out in pain a day or two after a workout? Even seasoned athletes can experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) or put themselves at risk of injury from overuse.
Whether you’re an elite athlete, a sporting professional or a gym regular, you should consider including sports massage in your post-workout routine for maximum results on and off the field.
Common post-workout injuries & symptoms Workout injuries can happen to anyone, including the most elite of athletes. It doesn’t matter your age or fitness level, everyone is at risk of a sporting injury.
Common post-workout injuries include:
Low back pain
Muscle tightness and strain
Knee pain
Elbow pain and tenderness
Tendinitis
Shin splints
Wrist sprain
Dislocation
Shoulder strain
Hip tightness or pain
Foot strain or Plantar Fasciitis
After a gruelling gym session or game, you may experience symptoms such as swelling, muscle pain, backaches, or the feeling of muscles ‘catching’ or joints locking up. You may also feel a burning sensation, numbness or shooting pain in the muscle as well as a loss of mobility or flexibility in the arm, hips, wrist, legs or feet.
All these post-workout symptoms signify that you’ve either injured yourself from overuse, by using improper form/technique or have failed to properly warm-up/cool down before and after exercising.
If you encounter any of the aforementioned symptoms, don't hesitate to schedule a massage with me. I will perform a comprehensive evaluation and create a personalized massage treatment plan for you.
We offer Remedial massage, acupuncture and other massage services in the community.