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Sports massage in Clifton, Bristol

Sports massage before race

The right timing and pressure for a sports massage in the run up to a race.

Premier League since 2013Fascia specialistClifton, Bristol
25Years in practice
13Years at Premier League level
2Hour sessions
1Specialist, every session

Sports massage in Clifton, Bristol

How many days before a race

Book a deeper session around five to seven days before the race, and a lighter session two to three days before if you want one. Avoid anything deep in the final 48 hours so your legs feel fresh.

How many days before a race

Sports massage in Clifton, Bristol

What a pre race session focuses on

The calves, hamstrings, hips and feet are checked and eased so you start the race moving freely. Pressure is lighter than in a normal training block.

Sports massage in Clifton, Bristol

Nothing new on race week

If you have never had sports massage, have your first session well before race week so you know how your body responds.

Reviews

Sports massage before race reviews

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I have suffered with constant overuse injuries for two years before I hired James. Since I started working with James, and getting regular treatment from him, I have stayed injury free for over 3 years.
Tom Bosworth MBEDouble Olympian, GB race walker
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It opened my body up loads to where I could train harder for longer, and recover faster. I've sent people to James with fibromyalgia, back pain, sciatica and everyone has been helped.
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Questions

Sports massage before race: questions answered

Can I have a massage the day before a race?

Only very light work. Most runners prefer two or three days before.

Will it make my legs feel heavy?

Deep work can for a day, which is why timing matters.

Does this apply to triathlons and sportives?

Yes.

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