When should I get a massage?

We always get asked how often should someone book in for a massage. Here is a very general guide to get you started. Please keep in mind that this is going to vary from one person to the next dependent on pre existing conditions, proximity to a major event, your sport or fitness activity and your training load. 

If you have any questions as always please give us a call or send us an email! We are more than happy to help! 

How Often? 

• Whilst Training-
  • To avoid injury and improve performance we generally recommend that if you are training with a moderate to high intensity, with no injuries, more than 4 times a week you get one every 2 to 3 weeks.​

• • If you are exercising 3 times a week or less you can usually spread them out to 3 - 5 weeks depending on the level of tightness and the proximity to the event. 
  • If you are training any more than 6 times a week you really need to be getting them weekly or fortnightly to avoid injury, ensure you can train effectively each training session and improve performance. 
    
    
• Prior to a Major Sports/ Fitness Event - 
  • We recommend at least 3 days prior to the race/ event this gives your body enough time to recover and perform at your best.
  • However if you have never had a massage before we recommend you come in at least a week before to see how your body reacts to treatment. 
    
    
• After an Event -
  • We recommend leaving it 3 or 4 days before you come to see us. Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness - DOMS is that painful feeling you sometimes get after a heavy training session or a race! It can last up to 2 or 3 days. We want to make sure we can do our best to help you and that means waiting a little longer until you're muscles aren't quite so tender! 
    
    
• Recovery Massage Mid Event -(Something to keep in mind)
  • If you have a stage event or a competition that involves several consecutive days there is research to show that a light 30min massage between races/ games will help with perceived pain and your ability to apply force 24 to 72 hours post massage. 

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