Pre- and Post-Event Massage! Preparing, Performing & Recovering the Smart Way
- Biljana
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
Whether you are training for a local 5K, cycling through the Cotswolds, or just want to feel your best before and after an active weekend, pre- and post-event massage can make a world of difference.
At Keep Moving Therapy, we often see people who don’t realize how much their body does for them, until tension, tightness, or fatigue start to show up. These short, focused massages are designed to help your body perform, recover, and feel balanced again.
Pre-Event Massage — Getting Your Body Ready
Think of a pre-event massage as a wake-up call for your muscles. It is done within 30 minutes to 24 hours before your activity, and it is all about preparing, not relaxing.
It helps to:
Warm up the muscles and increase blood flow
Improve flexibility and movement
Sharpen mental focus
Reduce the risk of injury
The techniques are faster and lighter, stimulating strokes that boost circulation and activate your body’s readiness.It ss perfect before a run, match, race, or workout.
Post-Event Massage — Time to Recover
After an event, your muscles are tired, your circulation has slowed, and your body is ready to rest. A post-event massage helps speed up recovery and ease that heavy, achy feeling. It’s best done within a few hours after your event, but still effective within 24 hours.
It is slower and calmer, with techniques that:
Flush out lactic acid and toxins
Reduce soreness and stiffness
Calm the nervous system
Help you feel restored after all your hard work
For Anyone Who Moves
Sports massage isn’t just for marathon runners or elite competitors. It is for anyone who moves, gym lovers, dog walkers, busy parents, or weekend warriors. If your muscles feel tired, tight, or overworked, your body can benefit from this kind of focused care.
🕓 When to Book
Pre-event massage: 24 hours to 30 minutes before activity
Post-event massage: within 1–24 hours after activity
Planning both can make a real difference in how you perform and how quickly you recover.
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