Sports Massage and Recovery

Self-Massage

Recovery is part of training: it's during rest that the body adapts to the effort. Self-massage, using a roller or a ball, releases muscle tension, improves the feeling of flexibility and prepares the muscles before a session. It can be done a few minutes before exercise to warm up or afterwards to relax the stressed areas: calves, thighs, glutes, back, and arches of the feet.

By Type of Tool

Massage and recovery come in different types:

• Massage Rollers.
• Massage Balls.
• Massage Guns.
• Gels, Creams and Oils.

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Two Complementary Tools

The massage roller, like the Trigger Point Grid, with its textured surface, works on the large muscle groups: you roll slowly over it, stopping on tight spots. The Grid X, firmer, is suitable for experienced athletes; the Grid Travel, shorter, fits into a bag. The massage balls, like the Trigger Point Mobipoint, the TOGU hedgehog, or the Sveltus with spikes, target specific and hard-to-reach areas: arches of the feet, glutes, between the shoulder blades. The double ball massages the muscles on either side of the spine.

Heating Gels and Best Practices

Heating gels and creams, like the EA Fit gel or Select camphor cream, are applied with a massage before exercise to warm the muscles in cold weather. Massage slowly, avoiding pressure on bones, joints, or any painful or injured area. A self-massage session lasts a few minutes per area, breathing calmly. In case of persistent pain, consult a healthcare professional. The yoga roller Athlecia is also used for stretching and mobility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to use a massage roller?

Place the roller under the muscle you want to work on, then slowly roll back and forth for one to two minutes, pausing on sensitive points. Avoid rolling directly on joints and lower back.

Smooth roller or textured: which one to choose?

The smooth roller, gentler, is suitable for beginners and general massage. The textured ones, like those from Trigger Point Grid, mimic the pressure of a masseur's fingers and palms for deeper work.

Should you massage before or after exercise?

Both: a few quick passes before effort wake up the muscles and complement the warm-up. After the session, a slower massage relaxes the stressed areas and helps regain flexibility.

What is a massage ball for?

Smaller than the roller, the ball targets specific areas: arches of the feet, glutes, shoulders, between the shoulder blades. The double ball massages each side of the spine without pressing on the vertebrae.

Heating gel: when to apply it?

The heating gel should be applied before exercise or in cold weather, on the muscles to be prepared, for a warm sensation that accompanies the warm-up. Avoid it on a recent injury, a wound, or an inflamed area, where cold is preferable.