Self Massage

[John Hughes]

The pros get massage in training and after racing as part of their recovery program to remove waste products from their muscles and speed the repair of muscle damage from riding. For many years I've given myself a massage after long rides and each evening on a tour.  I've added a page to the Resources section of my website describing how to do it:

     http://www.coach-hughes.com/resources/resources.html

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John Hughes
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PO Box 18028
Boulder, CO 80308-1028

[Neal Becker]

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, John Hughes wrote:
> The pros get massage in training and after racing as part of their recovery
> program to remove waste products from their muscles and speed the repair of
> muscle damage from riding. For many years I've given myself a massage after
> long rides and each evening on a tour. I've added a page to the Resources
> section of my website describing how to do it:
>
> http://www.coach-hughes.com/resources/resources.html

Didn't I read a study demonstrating that massage benefits after excercise were
largely myth?

Oh yes,
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090507164405.htm
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[Pam Wright]

What muscles I have would disagree!  After a challenging ride, my massage stick is a lifesaver on achilles, calves & quads to make the next day a LOT better. Pam Wright --- On Wed, 6/15/11, Neal Becker <ndbe...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Neal Becker]

After a hard ride I really appreciate a massage. Sure feels good. But the
science behind it seems questionable.

[NickBull]

The Science Daily article Neal cited seems to just show that massage
after exercise does not facilitate blood flow and lactic acid removal,
not that it doesn't do any good.

Science Daily also cites a study that says that massage after exercise
facilitates recovery:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080812213937.htm

As well as improvements in immune system and stress hormones:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100908094809.htm

Besides, a bit of stretching and massage after a long day in the
saddle just feels good.

Nick

On Jun 15, 11:56 am, Neal Becker <ndbeck...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, John Hughes wrote:
> > The pros get massage in training and after racing as part of their recovery
> > program to remove waste products from their muscles and speed the repair of
> > muscle damage from riding. For many years I've given myself a massage after
> > long rides and each evening on a tour.  I've added a page to the Resources
> > section of my website describing how to do it:
>
> >      http://www.coach-hughes.com/resources/resources.html
>
> Didn't I read a study demonstrating that massage benefits after excercise were
> largely myth?
>

> Oh yes,http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090507164405.htm

[Sara Huston]

I am not at all up on the scientific literature on this topic, but just a caution that conclusions should not be based on the findings of one study alone.

-Sara

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[thirty-six]

I'm not a particular fan of deep muscle massage and find that
effleurage generally accomplishes the desired result without the pain
which sometimes accompanies deep muscle massage. Both light and deep
massage can be done easily through tights, so no oil is necessary.
For bare skin, some oil is usually beneficially to get any speed in
the work (as is short hair). Almond oil is preferable to olive, the
almond is thinner and easier to work and soaks into the skin,
nourishing it. It also seems to remove the heat from a little
sunburn.
Muscle recovery due to massage is enhanced by internally generated
warmth and anything which assists blood flow in the target area. It's
not a magic bullet, it's part of a synergistic approach. A good dose
of coffee may be enough for some, a long warm bath and a meal with
warming herbs and spices (before massage) for others.