{"id":18620,"date":"2018-07-05T21:35:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T21:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=18620"},"modified":"2018-07-09T14:24:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T14:24:49","slug":"how-massage-helps-with-workout-related-muscle-pains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/how-massage-helps-with-workout-related-muscle-pains\/","title":{"rendered":"How Massage Helps with Workout-Related Muscle Pains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve been working out your whole life or you\u2019re brand new to exercise, you\u2019ve certainly experienced muscle soreness. This pain \u2014\u00a0the kind that makes you vow never to use the bathroom again to spare your poor legs \u2014 comes from your body adjusting to a load it\u2019s not used to.<\/p>\n

In other words, you did something brand new or at a different intensity than usual. That could be running faster or using heavier weights \u2014 and it\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing. It causes micro-tears in your muscles, which leads to them becoming even stronger after they heal. Keep on reading to learn how to distinguish between the three different types of muscle pain and they mean for your recovery.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0How to Incorporate Massage Into Your Marathon Training Plan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

1. Green means go\u2014the good kind of muscle\u00a0soreness<\/h2>\n

You just nailed a killer workout yesterday, but now you\u2019re feeling it. How do you know how serious your muscle pain is, though? A good rule of thumb is to check in on if your muscle function is impaired or not. Pro tip: if it\u2019s difficult to get up and down, your function is impaired.<\/p>\n

The good news is that this is the kind of mild soreness that leads to adaptation and muscle growth. In fact, when you are no longer feeling this type of soreness, it means that your body has adapted to your training regimen, and it\u2019s time for you to take your routine to the next level if you want to continue to see results.<\/p>\n

This is when a gentle workout will serve you for the next day. While this may be the last thing you want to do if you\u2019re feeling incredibly sore, moving around will help you much more than sitting around on your couch. Physical activity will increase circulation, allowing blood to transport nutrients and oxygens that your body so needs to do the hard work of repairing itself. Don’t go all out, however, opt for a light walk not a hard run.<\/p>\n

2. Yellow\u2014you might want to slow down<\/h2>\n

Whether you knew the name for it or not, if you\u2019ve been working out for any length of time, your muscles definitely<\/i> know about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, otherwise known as DOMS. It\u2019s that second-day pain that catches you by surprise when you wake up and can limit your muscle function.<\/p>\n

massage can help alleviate the stress to your body from the progressive overload so that it can perform at its best<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You know we\u2019re a little partial to massage, so we think any time is a good time for massage. But there are certain times when you\u00a0especially <\/i>need a massage<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve been following a specific program, such as a marathon training schedule or a specific weight-lifting protocol, you\u2019re getting stronger, but you\u2019re also adding a significant load to your muscles, day after day. No matter what your performance goals are, a massage can help alleviate the stress to your body from the progressive overload so that it can perform at its best. Studies have shown<\/a> that massage can ultimately make your muscles stronger.<\/p>\n

But these massage sessions won\u2019t be the relaxing ones your friends will be jealous of \u2014 the massage therapist will work to release your trigger points in order to soften your tense muscle<\/strong>. A therapist who specializes in sports massage<\/a> will best be able to assess you and understand the unique demands placed on your body from your workouts. Lay down and allow the healing hands to do their thing while your body recovers from inflammation and stimulates cell repair.<\/p>\n

This is where it\u2019s most important to listen to your body\u2019s cues \u2013 is it soreness or is it pain? Soreness should feel annoying, but tolerable. In fact, it may even make you want<\/i> to work it out. Pain, on the other hand, is sharp and unmistakable. It occurs even when you are at rest and is a sign for your body to stop. If it\u2019s soreness, you may want to try<\/p>\n

3. Red\u2014do not proceed<\/h2>\n

But if your ache is more of a pain, then you\u2019ll want to follow the R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method to give your muscles the TLC they need.<\/p>\n

For example, if the muscle hurts even at rest, it is more of a pain than an ache and needs to be treated as such. If, after several days of rest, the pain does not subside, you\u2019ll want to look into finding a physician or physical therapist who can help you properly diagnose and treat the issue so that you can get back to the gym immediately!<\/p>\n

Massage membership to the rescue<\/h2>\n

Did you know that adding regular massage to your wellness routine might be the post-workout recovery you were always looking for?\u00a0Pre-workout massage warms up your muscles and decreases the chance of muscle tearing or over-stretching. A post-workout massage, on the other hand, helps reduce inflammation and soreness, thus fast-tracking your recovery period.<\/p>\n

\"Zeel<\/a><\/p>\n

The Zeel Massage Membership makes incorporating a monthly (or bi-weekly) deep tissue<\/a>, sports<\/a> or Swedish<\/a> massage to your training plan easier and more affordable than ever.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a03 Ways You Can Share Zeel\u2019s New and Improved Massage Membership<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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