You’re an athlete! Your performance counts! And you care about your body! Reduce your marathon time and speed your recovery time! A certified sports massage therapist has a keen understanding of anatomy and kinesiology, combined with an expert knowledge of the muscles which are used in running and are candidates for trouble.
The overall objective of a massage maintenance program is to help the athlete reach optimal performance through injury-free training. Maintenance massage can increase range of motion, break up scar tissue that may be built up in the muscles, reduce recovery time between workouts, and limit the strain of repetitive motion. The healing time of injuries incurred while training can be significantly reduced with massage, as well by promoting circulation and mobility in the body.
A full massage-training program includes maintenance massage, as well as pre- and post-event massage, with varying techniques to encourage endurance, reduce chances of injury and shorten recovery time.
Your health is your wealth. If you loose your health, you loose everything. No marathoner wants to be sidelines, so take time to catch up on your sleep, eat right, and incorporate maintenance massage into your training program!
Any recommendations for a massage therapist? Not a scented candle place.
Jürgen E. replied:
Here is Julia Khvasechko Garling's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ultra-Marathon-Massage/195529613829423 And her webpage: http://marathonmassage.massagetherapy.com/