How an at-home massage can benefit swimmers
Urban are proud sponsors of Swim the Night, and here have shared a discount code, and some top massage tips with us.
Training for events like Swim the Night can really take it out of you, but adding a regular at-home massage to your training routine is a great way to prepare. From targeting your whole body top to bottom to helping with recovery, it could be the final step you need to boost your event-day experience.
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During training: a full body massage will target every muscle
In the 5-10 week lead-up to an event, your whole body will be feeling it, and feelings of tightness which might be limiting your training / performance.
Your muscles need to release this tension to be able to move freely, which is where massage therapy comes in. It’ll help to counteract any kinks you have by using special techniques like myofascial release and stretching to release tension, so you can swap stiffness for swiftness.
Your Urban pro will use targeted pressure on specific muscle groups to release knots and help you get back to your best – a deep tissue massage is your best bet for this. That way your muscles will have better motion which will help improve your front crawl technique for event day.
Improve your flexibility with a deep tissue massage.
Physiotherapy is also a good choice if you want to prevent injury during training. After a personal assessment, your physio will pinpoint any weak spots you have and create a tailor made plan to keep your goals on track. They’re also pros at spotting any underlying signs of injury to tackle it straight away, preventing it getting worse.
Avoid injury with physiotherapy.
A home massage can slot easily into your routine
Traveling back and forth from home to the pool can take a big chunk out of your day. So if you’re not sure how to fit massage treatments into your schedule, how about trying an at-home massage instead?
Let the pro come to you – with the Urban app you can enjoy all the benefits of massage without having to leave the house. That way you can book your treatment when it suits you, without worrying about travel time.
Simply book qualified therapists to your home from 7am-11pm, seven days a week by downloading the app, selecting a treatment, picking your pro and a time that you like. Making it a habit couldn’t be easier.
After the event: a massage can help speed up recovery
Athletes like Mo Farah and Usain Bolt swear by massage to help with their recovery after an event – so what makes it so popular? It’s because a lot of sport-related injuries come from overusing the same muscles, resulting in stiffness.
After an event you’ll probably be feeling extra tired, and your muscles are likely to feel sore, but massage can help you recover quicker by reducing the inflammation and promoting relaxation.
A sports massage is the best choice for recovery as it uses techniques like trigger point therapy to provide targeted relief. This technique uses pressure on specific knots in the muscle, releasing tension and helping your muscles work normally again. It’s also known for easing DOMS and helping trapped nerves.
Read more about how massage can help ease DOMS.
If you have a previous injury you’d like to address, at-home physiotherapy is the perfect combination of massage and exercise to improve the root cause of your issue.
Recovery quicker with a sports massage.
