Massage for Runners

What is Runner’s Massage?

Runner’s Massage is a Sports Massage with very specific massage techniques on areas that are common problem areas for any runner.

Depending on what area is bothering you, we focus specifically on each joint above and below your pain.

Thorough massage around your knee, for example, on all the muscles, attachments, fascia, etc, all the way to the other side of the muscle and attachment.  Same thing for each joint.

Next is finding patterns in your body.  This is unique to each runner.  Examples include: tightness in the calves, behind the knees, on the inner knee area, on the side of your foot, under your foot, on your quad, on your hamstring, in your gluts, in your low back.

Phew, lots of options there, and those are just the most obvious.

After finding and addressing the glaring obvious pain patterns, we look at your breathing muscles and how your arms and neck are responding to your lower body.

The shoulder will react to it’s partner-in-crime across on the other side of your body:  example, left hip area with right shoulder area.

As you can see, there is a lot to fit into one hour or 90 minutes.

Best Schedule For a Runner’s Massage

With any type of nagging, chronic or new pain, the best plan is to schedule 3 1-hour sessions 3 weeks in a row, once a week.

This way we can try to get through everything without rushing while knowing we have  scheduled sessions in case we need more time.

You will have homework to stretch, run less, soak, foam roll, drink water, do breath work and some strengthening and balancing reps during your week.

Keep track of how your body feels, any changes, how you sleep, how your pain is, etc. to make your next massage even more effective.

Another idea to keep in mind is to foam roll and stretch about an hour before your massage so I can get to the next layer without using “massage time”.  Don’t foam roll longer than 20 minutes, and only up to 5 minutes in one area.

After these inital sessions, you will know if you need to schedule closer together or if you can wait inbetween massages.

When you are feeling great, then getting a massage every 4-8 weeks is great.

Type of Runner’s Massage

There are several types of massage that support a runner’s body so they can keep running.

Common issues to stop their running often include fatigue after hard training or several races close together, injuries after a fall or mis-step, or weird tweaks that happen to their bodies over time.

If you are not able to come to Athletic Touch Therapeutic Massage in Albuquerque, then I have some ideas and suggestions of what to ask your massage therapist or who to look for.  Look below for suggestions.  

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I offer a diverse selection of massage to support runners of all levels.

​For marathon trainees, or the runner with basic needs, try what I call Massage for Runners. I describe it below.

The Runner’s Edge Massage is for the athlete who needs some attention to their body, but can only come in to see me 1-4 times per year.  This is 90 minutes long.  I describe this below.

If you have stubborn pain that keeps you from running or continues to keep juries​​​​​​​you down, try the Problem Solving for Runners. I describe this in more depth below.

Finally, I mention Runner’s Massage Training Packages.  These are when you and get our calendars out and plot your best 12 sessions before your big event, including at least 1-3 for after the race.  These need to be planned out as far in advance as we can. 

Massage for Runners​​​​​​​​​​​

​Massage for runners, in my opinion, is essential for a runner’s longevity. I use long massage strokes, corrective massage, stretches and strengthening on the legs, back arms, feet, calves, and neck to improve the overall speed and running performance. To make this appointment or buy this treatment online, choose “Sports Massage for 60 minutes”.​

60 minutes $160.00             

The Runner’s Edge Massage

The Runner’s Edge massage is for all running sports including cross country, track, marathons, triathlons, soccer, basketball, etc, bringing fluid movement back into your gait.

This treatment focuses on the hips, gluts, quads & hamstrings, knees, calves, ankles, feet & neck, finding which painful areas slow you down. The Runner’s Edge Massage uses deep strokes to the legs, with special attention to connective tissues.

It may include ice and/or heat, specific aromatherapy oils, and homeopathic salves for bruises and chronic areas. Remember that Sports Massage cuts the healing process almost in half!

The final and most important part of this focused Sports Massage treatment is combining stretching and breathing to those running muscles that are difficult to stretch. Get back to your best faster with a Runner’s Edge Massage.

To make this appointment or buy this treatment online, choose “Sports Massage for 90 minutes”.

90 minutes $240.00               

Problem Solving for Runners

Do you have stubborn chronic pain that affects your running? I love hard to figure out chronic pain! It’s like a puzzle.

A Problem Solving for Runners Massage is just that: finding the pain center and easing it from there.  Finding the pain is easy, it’s figuring out where it’s coming from that’s a key to relieving chronic pain.

Is it the way you are landing on your big toe? Or maybe the way you pull your elbow in when you breath while you’re running? Where are you tight, strong, weak, etc.

Together, we will try to solve the mystery of your pain. The first session takes at least 90 minutes. Give me a chance to show you a different perspective on possible causes of your pain.

To make this appointment or buy this treatment online, choose “Sports Massage for 90 minutes”.

Runner’s Problem Solved,​

90 minutes $240.00           

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Runner’s Massage Training Packages

​​​​​​​​​​​​From my experience on thousands of runners, I strongly believe that regular massage is an essential part of effective training and true longevity of pain-free running.

Because my schedule is full these days, contact me about this package so I can plug your appointments in way ahead.  

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Call 505-332-9292 to schedule a Runner’s Massage today.