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| Kristin Pitstick Spa Manager |
I get a lot of questions regarding massage and exercise. “Why should I get a massage? Isn’t exercise enough on its own? I don’t think it does that much.” New research is emerging to explain the “why’s” of getting a massage post exer-cise.
According to www.huffingtonpost.com, a new study published in Science Translational Medicine found that a short, 10 minute Swedish-style massage can reduce inflammation, which can aid in muscular recovery post workout. The study had 11 healthy young male participants work out to their max on a station-ary bike. Muscle tissue samples from the legs were taken pre and post workout. They also took a third sample after it had been subjected to a 10-minute massage. The results showed that the post-workout tissue samples from the massaged leg contained less NF-kB (a protein which plays a role in creating an inflammatory response to exercise). Massage also seemed to help the production of new mito-chondria (organelles that are crucial for muscle energy generation and adapta-tion to endurance exercise).
So, the next time you ask yourself “Is massage really beneficial for my training regime?” The answer should be a resounding “YES!”
The Franciscan Center Day Spa offers several different types of massage. Please feel free to stop by the spa and take a look at our menu of services! We are happy to answer any questions that you might have. Or, call us at 432-6540.
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