Recover Faster. Train Harder. Stay in the Game.
Sports recovery massage to reduce soreness, restore mobility, and keep your body performing at its best.
Why Athletes Need Massage
Training creates micro-damage in muscles — that's how you get stronger. But without proper recovery, that damage accumulates into chronic tightness, reduced range of motion, and eventually injury. Sports recovery massage accelerates the repair process so you can train harder and more consistently.
Massage Techniques for Sports Recovery
Deep tissue massage targets areas of chronic tension and overuse — hamstrings, quads, calves, shoulders, and hip flexors.
Cupping therapy decompresses tissue, increases blood flow, and reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Myofascial release addresses the fascial restrictions that develop from repetitive athletic movement.
Your therapist will focus on the areas most relevant to your sport and training load.
Pre-Event vs Post-Event Massage
Pre-event massage is lighter and faster — focused on increasing circulation, warming tissue, and preparing muscles for performance. Best done 1–2 days before competition.
Post-event massage is deeper and slower — focused on reducing soreness, flushing metabolic waste, and beginning the recovery process. Most effective within 24–72 hours after intense activity.
Combining Massage with Sports Chiropractic
Athletes get the best results when massage and sports chiropractic work together. Chiropractic restores joint mobility and corrects compensation patterns. Massage releases the soft tissue tension that develops around those joints. At Triune, Dr. Burke, Dr. Gaughan, Ashlee, and Katie all work with athletic patients — and coordinate care across disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should athletes get massage before or after competition?
Both have benefits. Pre-event massage prepares the body. Post-event massage accelerates recovery. Your therapist can help you plan timing around your schedule.
How often should athletes get a massage?
During heavy training, weekly or biweekly. During lighter periods, monthly maintenance keeps tissue healthy and mobile.
What type of massage is best for muscle recovery?
Deep tissue and cupping are most effective for post-training recovery. Myofascial release helps with chronic tightness from repetitive movement patterns.
Can massage prevent sports injuries?
Yes. Regular massage identifies and addresses tension patterns before they lead to strains, tears, or overuse injuries.
Recover Smarter — Book a Sports Massage
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