So, I just had my mid-point B210K reward, a sports massage. I am very lucky in that we have a trained sports massage guy come into our offices twice a month offering discounted massages.
But what was I thinking?! Treat? TREAT?! A treat would be an ice-cream and a new pair of running shoes (but to be fair, I did those things too). A treat would be a nice meal out, or a weekend away. A treat is NOT an 18-stone body building sports massage therapist pressing his elbow as hard as he can into your arse muscle (piriformis), or twanging your achilles tendon like he is Prince practising one of his solo pieces on the guitar (RIP darling prince). To be fair, he was actually just lengthening the achilles.
Yes, it was painful, but equally I am so glad I had this, and I will be going back for more. He unknotted bits of me I didn't know existed, and my calf muscles will thank me for it (eventually). It was fantastic, actually and I would highly recommend it!
Sadie-winces x
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Did he do the one when he pulls your head out and then pushes it back in? I like when they tell me ‘that could be it if not done correctly’. Afterwards l take unknotting the knots as a form of tickle.
Oh no, it was strictly a waist down massage. (Which sounds rude, but believe me, there was no pleasure involved). But seriously - best £30 I have spent in a long while! It was interesting too, as he talked through everything he was doing and why.
Between themselves, my osteopath and physio work on me like others work on crash test dummies production line. They pull me apart and put me back together. Like summink from SM party, I’d imagine. And l pay for that.
I read the other day that a deep tissue massage is as damaging as a hard run so you should avoid these at least a week before a race, so worth noting if you have any fast running planned.
I have one every 4 to 5 weeks! Its just the thing to keep everything working. I have a thing where I manage to process any discomfort as tickles and if it hurts I laugh which in turn gives my therapist laughter therapy! 🤣🤣🤣 what it must sound like from outside!! So worth it though on every level. 👍😁
Discomfort?! For me it was PAIN, JoJo! 😥 But it was okay, I did laugh a few times and he laughed when I called him mean. 😂 I am definitely booking one in for July. x
Arse muscle 😂 Flashbacks to having a Thai massage and just being in abject focused pain throughout, with some tiny, unfeasibly strong lady telling me how tense I was before doing violent origami with my body. I floated out of that temple building on a cloud though! I should look into sports massage, I reckon I'd go 10% faster and further if unknotted.
Yes, arse muscle. It was surprisingly tender but my arse felt great after! Your massage experience sounds very, well, interesting. The tinier the masseuse, the tinier the fingers, the more they can dig those teeny unfeasibly strong fingers in. 😁
Haha Sadie 😂😂😂 this made me laugh. I have a monthly sports massage and it never gets any better. I've learned not to wear mascara before I go as I usually leave most of it on the couch and end up looking like a panda. But it doesn't half make you feel more floppy afterwards.
Oh Sadie, you’ve had me in stitches...arse muscle, Prince?! With your new loves yesterday & the beefcake impersonating Prince (RIP) on your arse muscle it’s a wonder you can walk or sit down!!! You are ready to take on the running world this week...💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Oh I have a lovely lady called Emma who does my sports massage and she has managed to sort my back right thigh muscle after 2 sessions. I lie there thinking “ this is nice. I feel quite relaxed “ and then she suddenly finds a bit I didn’t realise was hurting. She does something where she fold my leg up and then turns it out as she presses on something in my “arse muscle”. That’s an interesting feeling !!!
But I do feel good afterwards and I keep going back so it’s not all bad.
I think I need a go with him, sort my poorly arse muscle out a treat by the sounds of things! I think I've have to be unconscious to get through it though. £30's a bargain, can I sneak into your work and pretend I've got a job there?!! Hope you are all limber now for your next run xx
"A treat is NOT an 18-stone body building sports massage therapist pressing his elbow as hard as he can into your arse muscle" - each to their own, I say!
Glad you are still able to walk and function normally. I have never had a proper sports massage. In fact the only massage I have ever paid for was performed by a very angry looking woman who closely resembled Rosa Krebs and whose imposing bosom nearly caused my death by asphyxiation.
Not entirely sure who Rosa Krebs is, but don’t like the sound of her! Jokes aside, this guy was very good and really knew what he was doing. He definitely unkinked some knots! I shall be trying out my refreshed legs tomorrow. Hope all is well with you, dear Helene. x
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