Every time you hit the pavement, your bones, ligaments, and muscles go through a lot. This impact causes microtears in your muscles, leading to the soreness sensation that is all too familiar to runners. As one of our amazing massage therapists, Lauren, explains: massages can ease the muscular tension that presses your nerves. While your muscles can adapt over time, there is a limit on how much your body can endure on its own. Injury prevention is a crucial part of your training. Research backs it up. Massages can improve your range of motion. Improved range of motion helps lower the risk of injury. Sure, they can’t prevent all injuries, but they can definitely reduce how often and how severely you get hurt. Claudine, another Sanctuary Spa skilled therapists, points out that massages increase blood flow and flexibility. With increased flexibility, your body is better equipped to avoid strains or tears. When you make massages a part of your regular training, you’ll notice the difference in how your body feels and performs.
So, it's all about protecting your body and minimizing injury during training. After a race, your body has just given its all and is probably feeling sore, tired, and inflamed. This is where a post-event massage comes in! The massage will help flush out metabolic waste and balance muscle tension. Experience a quicker recovery to help get you back on your feet faster.
