NYC Marathon Recovery: Deep Tissue Massage!

Completing a marathon run is an amazing accomplishment, and most definitely deserves a day of relaxation afterward! Join us at ZZ Day Spa for a deep tissue massage to not only relax but also treat your recovering muscles. Deep tissue massage is the best type of massage for muscle recovery. Your massage therapist can target specific problem areas for you and focus on muscle knots in the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Using deliberate, slow strokes or friction across the grain of the muscle, the therapist can address chronic tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or injuries. While the pressure is generally more intense, you can simply let your massage therapist know right away if you would like to reduce pressure to meet your preferences.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massages for Runners

Deep tissue massage aids in injury recovery by relieving stiffness and pain, as well as boosting circulation to reduce swelling and fluid buildup. 

“Deep tissue massages typically focus in on a few specific problem areas and, unlike trigger point therapy, work the entire muscle. Because runners often have quite a few tight spots and interconnected issues, deep tissue massage is often the modality of choice during hard training segments.” Coach Jeff, Runners Connect

“Remember that massage can be more helpful during periods of heavy training. If you're reaching new weekly mileage records, preparing for your first marathon, or doing faster workouts than ever before, your training is at a new peak. Recover accordingly and use massage to help prevent injuries.” Jason Fitzgerald, Active.com

Stress Relief

Besides physical benefits, deep tissue massage has great benefits for mental health as well. Taking some time out of your day to fully unplug and relax after strenuous exercise will boost your mood and decrease cortisol levels in the body.

Are you ready to book your deep tissue massage? Click here or call 646-933-5876 to book now!