There is a misconception in the fitness world that "recovery" just means "not training." You take a rest day, sit on the couch, and wait for your muscles to stop hurting.
But true recovery is an active physiological process. To unlock your full potential, you need to understand what is happening under the skin—specifically regarding Physical Fatigue and Inflammation—and how we can speed that process up.
When you train hard, you deplete your energy stores and create metabolic byproducts. This is often felt as that heavy, sluggish feeling in your muscles known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).
While time helps, Musculoskeletal Therapy (MST) accelerates this clearance. By applying targeted pressure and manipulating the soft tissue, we mechanically assist the body in flushing out these metabolic wastes. We effectively "wring out" the muscle, allowing fresh, nutrient-rich blood to flood the tissue and speed up repair.
Inflammation gets a bad rap, but it’s actually a necessary part of the healing process. When you lift weights or run, you create micro-tears in the muscle fibers. The body’s inflammatory response is what repairs those tears to make them stronger.
The problem arises when inflammation becomes chronic or excessive, leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion. This is where manual therapy is crucial.
My approach uses specific techniques to modulate this inflammation. We want to ensure the fluid accumulation doesn't stagnate, which causes that "puffy" or restricted feeling in joints. By maintaining proper lymphatic flow and tissue mobility, we ensure the inflammation does its job (repair) without overstaying its welcome (pain).
Don't just wait for the pain to fade. Actively accelerate your recovery with a session at Train West Van.