The short answer - Yes, remedial massage and myotherapy are beneficial to help with recovery. Here's why.
What is DOMS?
D.O.M.S - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
There is a common misconception that the soreness you feel after an event is from a lactic acid build up in your muscles. Instead the most common cause of that pain after an intense session of physical activity is micro-trauma to muscles, which occurs as a natural process in your body.
Micro-trauma in muscles are tiny tears that occur when you muscles when you do physical exercise. It is a very normal process and we need this process to occur in order for our muscles to grow and get stronger. It also prevents major damage from occurring like muscle strains. The result is an inflammatory response that causes swelling, pain and muscle inhibition (weakness). This is what is thought to give us the pain a few days after a session of intense physical activity.
Where Does Massage Fit In?
In 2017 researcher looked into the effectiveness of Massage as a tool to help treat DOMS. The results showed that of the 504 subjects that were studies massage significantly decreased that affects of DOMS for up to 3 days following intense exercise.
What Does This Mean?
If you are training using massage as a tool for recovery is an effective way to decrease muscle soreness and help you recovery faster. We recommend having a remedial massage or myotherapy session 1 - 2 days after a major event or as part of your regular recovery routine.
How often should I get a massage?
We have put together a guide when helps you work out for yourself how often you should be getting massage. Click here to head over to our guide.
To start making remedial massage or myotherapy part of your recovery routine book in now with one of our friendly and highly experienced team!
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