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Is Sports Massage of any benefit to Runners?

April 26, 2017benefit massage runners Sports

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Is Sports Massage of any benefit to Runners?

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Yes, Sports Massage if done correctly is very good at relaxing tight and tired muscles after a long run. Marathon training is hard on muscles and massage helps with recovery. In the right hands early identification of problems are possible if the massage therapist is experienced. Sports massage has 3 elements to it Pre-Sport which is to relax and warm up muscles before an event or long training run. Post-Sport which occurs after an event or run and Remedial which is treating a soft tissue injury.