Hi gang,
I'm curious about the benefits of getting a good massage on my shoulders and back today before I trudge down to New Orleans and swim in the season's last SCM meet. Is it wise to go deep? My shoulders really are in pain and I'd like to loosen them up. How much water, electrolytes should I consume post massage?
Anyone a pro here with this area of knowledge? I'm feeling great in the water but the shoulders are really sore due to some modified stroke changes.
Thanks in advance.
Does anybody else get one of those quick 10-15 minute massages you sometimes see on the pool deck of larger meets? We used to get those on our age-group team and so I decided to give it a try before a race at nationals last summer. I thought it really loosened me up nicely for the race. It was better than warming up in the pool. I swam great. I'm not sure I'd get a deep tissue massage that could make me sore, but a nice massage to warm up your muscles before a race? I'm all for that.
Does anybody else get one of those quick 10-15 minute massages you sometimes see on the pool deck of larger meets? We used to get those on our age-group team and so I decided to give it a try before a race at nationals last summer. I thought it really loosened me up nicely for the race. It was better than warming up in the pool. I swam great. I'm not sure I'd get a deep tissue massage that could make me sore, but a nice massage to warm up your muscles before a race? I'm all for that.
