Post-workout massage: when it helps recovery

A post-workout massage helps muscles relax faster and makes muscle soreness after hard exertion more bearable. It is not a substitute for sleep, food and a smart training plan, but it is a good addition, especially after tougher weeks.

Timing matters. Straight after training, lighter and shorter work is chosen. A deeper sports massage makes more sense a day or two after exertion, or on a rest day, so that it doesn’t disrupt your next session.

At Fizio Spa, a sports massage lasts 45, 60 or 90 minutes and costs 3,300, 4,000 or 5,400 dinars. The team is led by Marko Ćurčić, former physiotherapist of the Serbian national wrestling team, so working with athletes is an everyday thing here, not an exception.

Tell your therapist which sport you train, how often, and when your next training session or match is. Pressure and choice of technique depend on that. If there is a fresh injury, swelling or severe pain, an assessment comes first, not a massage.

How to fit massage into your training plan?

The most convenient way is online booking via Fresha, and confirmation arrives by email straight away. If you don’t know whether you need a sports or a therapeutic massage, write via the contact page and describe what you do and what is bothering you.

We are in the centre of Zrenjanin, at Trg Slobode 3, in hotel Vojvodina on level -1, so an appointment fits easily after training. We are here on weekdays from 8 to 20 and on Saturdays from 8 to 17.

Frequently asked questions

When does a post-workout massage make the most sense?

After harder training weeks, training camps or competitions, when muscles are tense and recovery is slow. Lighter work feels good right after exertion, while a deeper sports massage fits better a day or two later or on a rest day.

When is a post-workout massage not the first step?

When there is a fresh injury, swelling, severe pain or a suspected strain. Then an assessment by a physiotherapist comes first, and only then is it decided whether a massage makes sense, and what kind.

What should I say before a post-workout massage?

Tell us which sport you train, how often, when your last hard session was and when the next one is. Also mention the parts of the body that bother you most. Pressure, technique and treatment duration depend on that.

How do I book a post-workout massage at Fizio Spa?

Online via our Fresha profile — confirmation arrives by email straight away. A sports massage can be booked for 45, 60 or 90 minutes. If you don’t know how long you need, write what you do and we will suggest a session.

…er, practical next step.

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