How much for a rub (seriously now)?

High Nellie

Seriously folks - no wisecracks please - how much are ye paying for a regular rub and how long approx?

t'bear

High Nellie wrote: »

Seriously folks - no wisecracks please - how much are ye paying for a regular rub and how long approx?

No replies. Because you said no wise cracks. There are only wise cracks

padjo5

Not a regular visitor of the 'rub shop' but last time i went think it was 30e for 40minutes with the local rubber/sports therapist/masseuse.

The Big Lebowsky

The going rate for an hours massage by a qualified sports therapist is usually between 40-60 euro..

If you have never had a leg massage before, expect to be quite sore afterwards...this is due to years of accumulated lactic acid that has just been realeased from the muscles..The discomfort subsides in 24 hours

A regular massage will do wonders for your comfort and performance on the bike...but you must have a regular massage to reap these benefits..

Lumen

The Big Lebowsky wrote: »

If you have never had a leg massage before, expect to be quite sore afterwards...this is due to years of accumulated lactic acid that has just been realeased from the muscles

Unpossible.

fixie fox

The Big Lebowsky wrote: »

The going rate for an hours massage by a qualified sports therapist is usually between 40-60 euro..

If you have never had a leg massage before, expect to be quite sore afterwards...this is due to years of accumulated lactic acid that has just been realeased from the muscles..The discomfort subsides in 24 hours

A regular massage will do wonders for your comfort and performance on the bike...but you must have a regular massage to reap these benefits..

Hmmm..... 'Regular' at 40-60 euro. That would add up. But I know I need them.

Hmmzis

The Big Lebowsky wrote: »

The going rate for an hours massage by a qualified sports therapist is usually between 40-60 euro..

If you have never had a leg massage before, expect to be quite sore afterwards...this is due to years of accumulated lactic acid that has just been realeased from the muscles..The discomfort subsides in 24 hours

A regular massage will do wonders for your comfort and performance on the bike...but you must have a regular massage to reap these benefits..

Doesn't lactic acid get cleared after a few minutes or so when exercise load has ceased?

From my own experience the pain and soreness comes from tight spots in the muscles. When the guy/gal is trying to squash the tight spot out it hurts like hell and probably creates some bruising internally.

Regular foam roller exercises can help out with this.

shaka

20 euro for 30-40 mins including strapping on spine when in spasm, physical therapist not a physio. A massage/physical should be less than a physio..

AaronB

get a foam roller.....

shaka

Foam roller helps but wont get the knots out fully IMO

Unregistered.

The Big Lebowsky wrote: »

...but you must have a regular massage to reap these benefits..

How much do you charge? :pac:

The Big Lebowsky

Studied sports massage for a year, but decided it was far too much like hard work...doing several massages during the course of a day can be exhausting. believe me there are far easier ways of making an honest living.

The guys who actually win bike races realise the benefits of massage, they don't begrudge paying a therapist €40.. who studied hard to acheive their qualifications.

The average wannabe cat 3/4 cyclist will literally spend thousands on fancy team replica bikes and accessories every year, usually without even batting an eyelid...Yet they steadfastly refuse to pay for anything like an occasional massage, that could actually improve their performance..:rolleyes:

Paully D

High Nellie wrote: »

Seriously folks - no wisecracks please - how much are ye paying for a regular rub and how long approx?

Depends if you want the happy ending mate.

nak

shaka wrote: »

Foam roller helps but wont get the knots out fully IMO

I agree, use foam roller everyday, and used to go for a sports massage once a month, pay €70 for 1 and a half hours. I have trouble with my ITB. My husband is now doing a physical therapy course, so I am the guinea pig.

fixie fox

nak wrote: »

I agree, use foam roller everyday, and used to go for a sports massage once a month, pay €70 for 1 and a half hours. I have trouble with my ITB. My husband is now doing a physical therapy course, so I am the guinea pig.

How long do you spend on the foam roller? Any specific programme?

nak

fixie fox wrote: »

How long do you spend on the foam roller? Any specific programme?

I just roll on the front, back and sides of my legs. Glutes and back too if needed. Use the Grid, find rolling slowly is best, maybe half a dozen times each side. That's what physio recommended.