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10 August 2020, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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Massages... what am I missing
So, friends talk about getting massages. I’m almost sixty, I’ve never had one.
The idea of being touched without the benefit of an elephant tranquilizer makes me want to faint. I’ve been daily bicycling quite a lot lately. My legs are seem to be staying tight for longer periods between rides as my miles increase. Is a massage something that would help, is this something normal people do? |
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Massage definitely helps. If you feel funny about it, consider getting a foam roller from a sports store for some easy self massaging. There are lots of different ones. I have a couple and they help ease muscle soreness (as does eating more protein and giving yourself at least two days’ rest).
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Or sports therapist?
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Unless you’re going to get massages regularly, you’re better off with a roller. Personally, I preferred a product called The Stick. But a larger foam roller does a better job at getting to the IT band.
Also need to make sure hydration and nutrition are adequate for your recovery. |
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i think that's why cycling teams have a soigneur. it must help
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10 August 2020, 04:38 PM | #7 |
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Yes the massage will help and I highly recommend them.
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Love massages.
If you're a bit squeamish at first you can specify a male or female. I've had both and are equally great. The softer the massage the better it often feels at the time but the next day the more stringent ones actually make you feel better. Your first time you will find you have a lot of knots you didn't know you had and after they're worked out you will feel great. Perhaps start with Swedish. For an hour. I actually prefer harder massages for 1 1/2 hours. My health club has a number of massages therapists on staff. Every massage therapist will be different and you will soon find a favorite or two. Massages on the beach in Maui is pretty cool as well. I get massages every month, in fact my wife and I often give gift certificates for them. Get nekked and get massaged. Best thing ever.
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If I were you, I’d start w/the foam roller for IT band as suggested above, & use on muscle groups. Another cheap option is to simply use a tennis ball to press firmly and roll over the various muscles. (Roll from origin to insertion direction of muscle; also press down on “hot spots”, or knotted muscles to release the lactic acid).
If this doesn’t help a massage where they do “myofascial release” is recommended. Not a “fru-fru” massage at some chain business in a strip mall. Hope this helps...I consider myself normal |
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Long time cyclist here. Can’t recommend massage therapy enough. Definitely helped me and immensely helpful to relieve muscle soreness.
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If you have never had a professional massage you are missing out.
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My spouse was a licensed massage therapist for 15 years doing sports and injury recovery work rather than what she called “fluff and buff.” People always commented on how lucky I was, getting a massage anytime I wanted one. The truth is, I’ve never had one and probably never will. I share the OP’s feeling that I just don’t want one.
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I’ve had maybe 5 massages in my life. 3 were great, 2 actually hurt like hell during and after. So I’m not a huge fan. For sore muscles after workouts etc, I prefer sauna and hot tub.
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One thing that is being passed over here is the fact that massages are actually very good for you and not just because you have a tight IT band or a strained muscle.
Humans need physical contact. People who don't have it, to put it bluntly, get mean and nasty. As people get older they generally have less sexual contact and develop "skin hunger" where they crave human touch whether they realize it or not. Some people for some reason cringe at the thought of massage or someone touching them. They should work through that. It's a problem. Massage also helps lymph drainage and helps remove toxins from the body. It helps break down knots in muscles which affects performance. It helps to send blood to damaged areas to increase recovery time. And it feels great depending on the type of massage you choose and what you're trying to achieve. The entire experience can have a healing affect in so many areas and create a sense of well being. Buying a roller from Amazon is really not the same thing at all, even if you qualify for free next day shipping. And rollers for IT bands are not really recommended. Rollers are for muscles. https://blog.mapmyrun.com/band-foam-roller-dont-mix/
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His happy ending wasn't exactly what he'd hoped for.
Of course, there are massages and then there are massages.
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I was the same way, in fact for a long time I wore jeans to my local massage envy. LOL- boy now I really don't care I jump in with underwear only and just want them to work on my back, quads, you name it. You can also get pro stretching/chiro work done (I believe massage envy also owns a chain dedicated to this) |
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Massages... what am I missing
A full body massage is worth every penny. I am generally ticklish and also private in nature so it took me some getting use to. If I had the means I would get one per week 90 minutes. I mean I guess I do have the means but it’s hard for me to justify more than once or twice a month lol
I haven’t had one in over a year unfortunately. I’d love to go back ASAP. Finding a quality masseuse is crucial as the variance in service is huge.
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For runners & cyclists there’s no need to pay someone for leg massages. Just get one of these and use it as part of your post-workout recovery regimen:
https://rollrecovery.com/product/r8-new/ You’re welcome. |
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Before the massage I prefer to spend 10 minutes in each, wet then dry sauna. A few minutes relaxing while sipping a nice cold lemon water and enjoying calming "spa" music. Then a total body hard massage! Ohhhhh, I want one right now!!!
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Quite common here in the east hemisphere
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If you're going to continue cycling a lot, make sure you are fitted properly on the bike. That could be part of the issue. Talk with other cyclists in the area to see who they recommend for a Retul fit. Also, get recommendations for a sports specific therapist. It's well worth it in the long run. For athletes, a "candle light" massage is pretty much worthless.
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One of the things I miss most in the hard hit Caribbean islands is the closure of my favorite spa. Nothing more relaxing on vacation that a spa day with a massage, sauna and relaxation.
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I used to feel the same way - get past it. Finding someone you are comfortable with is the key.
I used to have a more stressful position ( or should I say dealt with pressure differently then than I do now ) and carried all of my stress in my shoulders - it's amazing what a knowledgeable masseuse can do. I highly recommend it - it was literally better than any cocktail or glass of wine etc that I could have ( not that I didn't have one after )
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OP, how much do you stretch?
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