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Post-Workout Recovery Massage in Metro Detroit
Bounce back faster from intense training. Post-workout massage reduces muscle soreness, removes lactic acid buildup, prevents injury, and keeps you training at peak performance.
Understanding Post-workout recovery
Proper recovery is essential for athletic performance and injury prevention. Sports massage accelerates recovery by reducing muscle soreness, improving flexibility, and promoting blood flow to repair damaged tissues after intense training.
Common Causes
- Intense exercise causing microtears
- Lactic acid buildup
- Muscle tightness from training
- Inadequate rest between workouts
- Poor warm-up or cool-down
- Dehydration affecting recovery
- Overtraining
Signs & Symptoms
- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- Muscle stiffness and tightness
- Reduced range of motion
- Fatigue and decreased performance
- Persistent soreness between workouts
- Muscle knots and trigger points
When to Seek Professional Care
- After particularly intense training sessions
- Before or after competitive events
- Chronic muscle tightness limiting performance
- Recurring injuries related to training
- As regular maintenance for active lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions About Post-workout recovery
For recovery from intense training, 24-48 hours post-workout is ideal. Pre-event massage should be lighter and 1-2 days before competition.
Post-event massage is best within a few hours of activity.
Post-event massage is best within a few hours of activity.
Sports massage may involve some discomfort when working on tight areas, but should never be painful. We communicate throughout and adjust pressure to your tolerance and needs.
This varies by training intensity. Competitive athletes often benefit from weekly sessions, while recreational athletes may maintain with monthly massage.
We customize based on your training schedule.
We customize based on your training schedule.
Yes! By improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, and promoting recovery, regular massage helps athletes train more effectively and reduces injury risk—both contributing to better performance.
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