How Remedial Massage Fits Into an Injury Prevention Routine
Massage isn't usually the first thing people think of for injury prevention — strength work and mobility tend to get more attention. But it has a genuine place in the mix.
What massage actually contributes
Regular treatment helps you notice tightness and restriction earlier, before it starts affecting how you move. Catching that early is generally more useful than dealing with it once it's already changed your movement pattern.
What it doesn't replace
Massage isn't a substitute for strength training, proper warm-ups, or sensible load management. It works alongside those, not instead of them.
Building it into a routine
Regular sessions — whatever frequency suits your training volume — tend to be more useful for prevention than occasional sessions only after something starts hurting.
What to flag proactively
Even minor stiffness that hasn't become a problem yet is worth mentioning. Addressing small restrictions early is generally easier than waiting until they've become significant.
Build massage into your routine
Nick Mann, Mixed Osteo, 92 Parsons Street, Kensington.
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