Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but it can also take a toll on your body. Massage therapy can help to reduce muscle inflammation and fatigue, improve circulation, and return the body to normal flexibility. But when should you get a massage? Should you do it before or after a workout?According to a study published in the Journal of Athletic Training, post-exercise massage can reduce late-onset muscle pain (DOM) by 30%. The massage should be done as soon as possible after the exercise and should focus on reducing inflammation and fatigue.
It should be deep, but not too painful, and should aim to improve circulation and reduce toxins produced by extreme exercise. In post-exercise massage, a deep effect and friction between the fibers, which focus on the activation points, are acceptable. If you are one of these people, it is recommended that you exercise before the session and then take it easy afterwards. Creating an awareness of what you really need and want from the session and what your body is prepared for is important.
Massage therapy offers countless physical benefits, but sometimes we forget everything practical treatments can do for our emotional well-being. Let's take a quick look at the importance of touch and some of the specific ways it can help our mental and emotional health. Tendonitis (or tendinopathy) is a common injury that can be caused by sports, accidents, or repetitive use of a part of the body. For most massages, the general advice is to have one after exercising. If you choose to do one sooner, it's a good idea to wait before going to the gym. Massages involve applying pressure to the muscles, so it's almost like a gentle way of exercising.
Beyond offers recovery massages in Hawthorn on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays and in Windsor on Wednesdays and Fridays. The dearth of research on specific types of massages and their impact on sports performance and conditioning make it difficult to offer guidance on the subject with any degree of certainty. But what are the benefits of receiving a restorative massage? Should I get a massage before or after exercise?Elements Marlborough suggests that getting a massage before going to the gym is beneficial because it relaxes your muscles so they are in a more natural state, so that when you exercise they work properly and you get the best results. Elements Florence recommends getting a massage afterward to help with redness, stretching and cooling any problems they have. While there were no other side effects, the results indicate that opting for a massage before going to the gym can cause you to get tired faster and potentially experience shortness of breath. And some massage therapists suggest that receiving a sports massage that incorporates stretching before physical activity will not only make you a better athlete, but it will also reduce the likelihood of injuries. Your muscles will be softer and looser after the massage and you'll be more likely to be injured, so it's best to give your body time to recover and settle down after the massage.
If you became tense during training and have had a massage before, you may feel like you need another one to relax. With training, it contracts muscles and causes the lymphatic and circulatory systems to move; massage can help to evenly iron or distribute these fluids and toxins. Or if you can wait a few days after the event, the massage therapist will dig deeper into your muscles and focus on any tension or trigger point that may have developed (those knots and tight spots in your muscles that hurt when you press them).In conclusion, while there is limited evidence on whether or not massages should be done before or after exercise, there are clear benefits to both options. Post-exercise massages can reduce DOM by 30%, while pre-exercise massages can help prepare your body for physical activity. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which option is best for your body.
