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    Post-massage exercise...how long to refrain?

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    Dear Physios:

    I just received a deep tissue/soft tissue massage to improve some lightly strained abductor muscles (running injury apx. 4 weeks ago). I am also an avid cyclist. I would like to get on a ride soon but am unsure how long I should stay off the bike after a massage. If I were to go on a light 1-2 hr ride the following day, would I be counteracting the positive effects of the massage?

    Any insight into the standard procedure for post-massage exercise would be a great help.


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    Re: Post-massage exercise...how long to refrain?

    Hey, you may start tightening up again, but why not enjoy the day and go for a bike ride? Get a foam roller so you can roll out your legs after a ride and that's like getting a massage each time you roll.


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    Re: Post-massage exercise...how long to refrain?

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    Good to hear! I ended up doing a moderate ride. Legs felt a little sore but the weather was great.

    No foam roller, but I have "The Stick", which is also quite nice after a ride/run



 
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