Sports Massage Therapy

treehopper1987
treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
edited January 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone receive this? Does it work or help? Any information on what to expect? I'm thinking about getting one, but don't know if it's worth it...

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  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    Nobody has had one of these?
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    what's the difference between a sports massage and a 45 minute spa massage?
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    what's the difference between a sports massage and a 45 minute spa massage?

    From what I have read it is more geared to whatever sport you do and those muscles that you use, but I'm not entirely sure of the difference myself... hence why I'm asking about it.
  • ukgirly01
    ukgirly01 Posts: 523 Member
    I do occasionally if I've been doing a lot of running but usually I just foam roll, this blog http://nickgrantham.com/?s=Foam+roller has good info about it.
  • ukgirly01
    ukgirly01 Posts: 523 Member
    Oh and btw if you are at all injured it bloody kills, but feels great afterwards.
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    Oh and btw if you are at all injured it bloody kills, but feels great afterwards.

    I will have to look into this. I am mainly wanting a massage for sore muscles and possibly my knee that keeps swelling up and being a pain some times.
  • sriley721
    sriley721 Posts: 68 Member
    I get one almost weekly. I swear it is what keeps me moving, flexible and pain free. Friend me if you would like more details.
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    I played football through college, in softball, baseball and basketball leagues as an adult, and am an avid golfer. Just get a deep tissue massage. Your therapist, if she is worth her salt, will identify and spend the most time on your muscles needing the attention.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    Just get a deep tissue massage. Your therapist, if she is worth her salt, will identify and spend the most time on your muscles needing the attention.

    Yep. I go monthly (or so) and just tell him how many miles I've run, how much speed work I did, and how much stretching I haven't. He figures out what to do to "fix" it. Be prepared for it to be uncomfortable, and be prepared for your therapist to "need" to work in places you'd maybe rather not have someone poking and digging around. Although if you can tolerate it, it's well worth it.
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