MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONDITIONING MASSAGE
* Schedule your conditioning massage
(30 minutes to 90 minutes duration)
for after your workout or on a rest day.
* Cool down completely after your workout before getting massage.
* Take a shower, sauna, steambath, or jacuzzi before a massage, if
available. This will give a head start to the recovery and relaxing process.
* Tell the massage therapist about your current activity,
work-out and/or sport participation so she can tailor the
massage to your unique needs. The therapist may want to
talk to your personal trainer, aerobics instructor, or coach
about your situation.
* Let the massage therapist know about upcoming competitions
or events. It might affect their approach to an individual session.
* Tell the massage therapist about past or recent injuries which
continue to cause problems or pain. The therapist may want to
talk to your health care provider about your injuries either to help
the healing process or avoid further damage.
* Give the massage therapist feedback on painful areas.
These may need special care or attention.
* Depending on your general physical condition, first time
massages may leave you slightly sore. It's like exercise -
your body may have to adjust to it. As tissues become healthier,
you will appreciate deeper and more vigorous massage.
* Just like your regular exercise or training schedule,
plan ahead for regular massage appointments.
"Regular" means once-a-week to once-a-month.
