SPORTS Massage/THERAPY

ultraman1

How much massage and therapy do the boardsies get?
Meself i try and go every 3 weeks unless i have an injury, regardless of what milage ive done.

hunnymonster

I'm a relatively recent convert to sports massage. When training big mileages I go twice a month, in between once a month. Would love to go more often finances cap it.

RacoonQueen

I don't go at all. I studied it in college and got them twice a week. Have got nowt since I left college, I really should give one of them a ring and get them to come to me cheap. :pac:

RoyMcC

Never had/wanted one. Can't imagine it would benefit the lower mileage plodder in any significant way.

kingQuez

What exactly does a sports massage do for you, is it beneficial in terms of helping to prevent injuries or just something that you can do with all the cash saved from not leading an indulgent lifestyle?

thirtyfoot

I've recently started getting a weekly massage again. I find it very beneficial and bits of soreness or stiffness can be worked on. I'm a fan of them as they work for me (even if it is the placebo effect).

buck65

without massage I would have to quit running as my leg stiffens up after a couple weeks running. i now go every fortnight to my sister who qualified recently so good value!!

Peckham

Only if injury demands it. If I have a strain or tightness I get it looked at, but no regular massage.

yeah_ok

hi

can i ask where people get their sports massages?

ive never had one before but would like to try it out

thanks

baza1976

has anyone tried out a foam roller??? I used to go to get a sports massage fairly often... He recommended that i use a fowm roller... When you find a knot just rock back and fort over it... I find it great...

Woddle

I use a foam roller from time to time, I find it great for the calfs and they helped sort out my ITB and shin pains last year, I've been slacking on it lately though, probably because I've been injury free. I should probably start using it more often, prevention of injury being of utmost importance.

yeah_ok

them foam rollers seem worth a shot. where is the best place to get them or are they available in lots of places?

also, is there anywhere good in dublin to go for a good sports massage every once in a while?

thanks

baza1976

yeah_ok wrote: »

them foam rollers seem worth a shot. where is the best place to get them or are they available in lots of places?

also, is there anywhere good in dublin to go for a good sports massage every once in a while?

thanks

I got mine from physioneeds not sure if it's .com or .ie..... fast delivery too. If you go on youtube there are some good clips of how to use a foam roller.

RoyMcC

yeah_ok wrote: »

also, is there anywhere good in dublin to go for a good sports massage every once in a while?

thanks

You could try Milltown Physio Clinic, here's their website www.milltownphysiotherapy.com

toggle

I would recommend Doug Leonard (0876867372), He is also an Active Release Techniques Provider (for further information just google "active release technique"). A soft tissue technique without the post treatment soreness of deep tissue.

DangerMouse27

Regular massage is key i think to getting the best out of yourself.I use a variety of surfaces,hills,track,grass etc and without massage,my poor shins,calves would be ready for the knackers yard!
most therapists are offering as much as 20 percent off treatments now so shop around

yeah_ok

DangerMouse27 wrote: »

Regular massage is key i think to getting the best out of yourself.I use a variety of surfaces,hills,track,grass etc and without massage,my poor shins,calves would be ready for the knackers yard!
most therapists are offering as much as 20 percent off treatments now so shop around

thats great to know.where are there therapists offering a 20% discount?

and where do you go for your massage if you dont mind me asking?

thanks

hunnymonster

where are you based?

yeah_ok

hunnymonster wrote: »

where are you based?

hi im based in palmerstown but i have a car so can travel a little bit.

thanks

jph100

a friend of mine recently got a sports massage and highly recommends it.dont know where he got it though.

must try and get one myself soon

Bambaata

my girlfriend got me a full body deep tissue one for valentines. Are they any use for recovery after a marathon? I'm doing Barcelona next week and was thinking of getting the massage on the Monday afternoon after i fly back in.

DangerMouse27

in reply...

the clinic i go to is Tullamore Massage Clinic and is offering a 10% discount this month,ask for Joanne.Alot of the tullamore harriers go there

scottreynolds

Bambaata wrote: »

my girlfriend got me a full body deep tissue one for valentines. Are they any use for recovery after a marathon? I'm doing Barcelona next week and was thinking of getting the massage on the Monday afternoon after i fly back in.

perfect for recovery. definately book after the marathon.

jph100

anyone have any good places in dublin they would recommend to go for a massage?

thanks

henryporter

Had my first sports massage about four weeks back and another lined up for next week. My physio had previously worked wonders sorting out a poorly stretched soleus so I decided to head back for a couple of sessions as part of my preparations for the half connemarathon. Only problem with the first sports massage was he informed me during the job that I wouldn't be running that evening - messed up my schedule but certainly worked wonders otherwise. Highly recommended.

yeah_ok

henryporter wrote: »

Had my first sports massage about four weeks back and another lined up for next week. My physio had previously worked wonders sorting out a poorly stretched soleus so I decided to head back for a couple of sessions as part of my preparations for the half connemarathon. Only problem with the first sports massage was he informed me during the job that I wouldn't be running that evening - messed up my schedule but certainly worked wonders otherwise. Highly recommended.

hi

could i ask where you go for the massage?

thanks

makker

Has anyone ever tried one of the Asian\Chinese centres for a massage.

I work in town and there is a shop near the top of Grafton st where they advertise massage. It looks very convenient as I dont think you need a booking and so could probably fit one in at lunch.

Anyone ever try one and if so, would you reccomend?

pgibbo

I have been thinking of getting a sports massage. I was wondering what exactly you guys get?

Do the triathletes here get a full body sports massage & the runners a legs only one? I assume a full body is more expensive. Does anyone know of the going rate in the Galway area for sports massage - legs only or full body? Cheers.

hunnymonster

pgibbo wrote: »

I have been thinking of getting a sports massage. I was wondering what exactly you guys get?

Do the triathletes here get a full body sports massage & the runners a legs only one? I assume a full body is more expensive. Does anyone know of the going rate in the Galway area for sports massage - legs only or full body? Cheers.

I can only answer from my own experience but I only get my legs (and glutes) done. I never get up the kind of swimming mileage that would necessitate sports massage for my shoulders or back. If you let the therapist know what you are doing and what you want when you book (s)he can divide the time appropriately. I'm in Cork but I pay€50 for about an hour (was 1:15 last night with plenty of mutterering from therapist about bloody medialis, just the hour when I'm in good nick).

It's just a personal view, but I think the most important thing about sports massage is to get someone you trust to do a great job. If you just want a gentle rub, go to a beauty salon. It took me a while to find the guy I go to now but the recession will have to cut deep before I stop going to him because as a preventative measure, I've found nothing that comes close to a regular massage for keeping me on the road.

Racing Flat

HM,

Will your masseur be doing massage at Ballycotton?

Thanks.

hunnymonster

dunno. Will find out.

Racing Flat

No worries, was just a fellow down there last year called Jerry and was wondering whether to go elsewhere before or if I could just go down there, but not too pushed, so don't go out of your way finding out. Thanks.

hunnymonster

That has to be him.

Racing Flat

hunnymonster wrote: »

That has to be him.

follicly challenged, works or worked with Cork City, very jolly, very Cork?

hunnymonster

nope, jeez what's the chances of 2 Jerry's, doing the same thing in the same part of the county. "My" guy has a full head of hair and is a pe teacher by day.

yeah_ok

how often would you guys get a masage done?

hunnymonster

would get one every week if I could afford it but I vary between every 4 weeks when not training hard to every 2 weeks when doing lots of training.

Mikel

I've found deep tissue massage very useful (if painful)
How does ART compare in effectiveness?

henryporter

Hey yeah_ok - just got back to reading this thread and saw your question. I'm based in Monaghan and the physio I go to is based in Castleblayney. I'll PM the details if thats of any use to you.

yeah_ok

henryporter wrote: »

Hey yeah_ok - just got back to reading this thread and saw your question. I'm based in Monaghan and the physio I go to is based in Castleblayney. I'll PM the details if thats of any use to you.

im actually in dublin so that wouldnt be of any use but thanks anyway. a friend of mine is getting a massage with his physion in dublin city centre so ill see how he finds it

dermo50

Hi,

I got treated by a physical therapist (karen doyle) for a calf problem that I got during an adventure race. She seems to do massages too - think some of the triathlon clubs go to her. She works out of Booterstown www.mapleclinic.ie

Dermo

nerraw1111

Anyone recommend sport massage in Dublin city centre?

Really tight calves lately after increasing speed work/tempos. Two minor pulls in the past three weeks has me sidelined.

Sport101

Good session of quadballing is what you need after speed sessions, far cheaper than a deep tissue massage, just as effective, easily as painful and... no it doesn't involve Ron Jeremy.

MaroonTam

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Anyone recommend sport massage in Dublin city centre?

Really tight calves lately after increasing speed work/tempos. Two minor pulls in the past three weeks has me sidelined.

Personally I am a big fan of Peter Mathews at Functional Training Ireland
http://functionaltraining.ie/services/sports-massage-dublin/

(I am not affiliated - just a satisfied customer)

Woundedknee.

MaroonTam wrote: »

Personally I am a big fan of Peter Mathews at Functional Training Ireland
http://functionaltraining.ie/services/sports-massage-dublin/

(I am not affiliated - just a satisfied customer)

I'll second that recommendation.

RacoonQueen

Woundedknee. wrote: »

I'll second that recommendation.

Another plus one here. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

nerraw1111

Cheers folks.

Am I right in thinking that i should wait a week or so after a calf pull before any hands on treatment?

Middle Distance

Peter Mathews is your man, I have been going 2 him for over 2 years for regular massage and have been injury free all this time too. I am another very satisfied customer!;) He is easy to get to if you work anywhere near the city centre and works early mornings and late evenings too!

kingQuez

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Another plus one here. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

+1! we should negotiate a boards.ie rate :-)

Menapians

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Cheers folks.

Am I right in thinking that i should wait a week or so after a calf pull before any hands on treatment?

I would give it a few days the muscle has normally settle down then. i normally book it straight away by the time you get an appointment with some people its plenty of time to wait

Caprica

I would recommend the Dublin Therapeutic Massage. Have used them a few times in the last number of months and have found them very good. They have a loyalty scheme, where you a receive a free treatment if you have 5 treatments in a 6 month period.

http://www.dtmclinic.ie/