Pre-Event Massage

Timing: Performed in the days or hours before an event.

Goal: Prepare the body for strenuous activity.

Techniques: Brisk, stimulating, and vigorous strokes to warm up

muscles and increase blood flow.

Benefits:

Enhances circulation and nutrient delivery to muscles

Improves flexibility and joint mobility

Reduces risk of injury

Boosts mental focus and relaxation for performance

Post-Event Massage

Timing: Given immediately or soon after an event/workout.

Goal: Support recovery and prevent future injuries.

Techniques: Gentle, slow, soothing techniques to relax muscles.

Benefits:

Helps remove metabolic waste (e.g., lactic acid)

Reduces muscle soreness (DOMS) and fatigue

Relieves tightness and restores muscle length

Promotes healing by improving oxygen and nutrient delivery

Can serve as maintenance to address imbalances and tension between events