Sore muscles after exercise?

Legs sports massage therapy

A recent article published on WebMD gives a basic introduction to some recent research which maps how exactly massage affects muscles.

Massage May Help Sore Muscles Recover - Study Suggests Post-Exercise Massage Decreases Inflammation and Could Enhance Muscle Growth

As a massage therapist I am often asked, why? Most people assume that science has all the answers already; but more is being discovered about the human body all the time. Studies are made, articles are published, the studies are then pulled apart and criticised for what they don’t prove.
This particular article sparked some interesting debate on Sports Therapist forums. I’ll share some other points of view and industry secrets soon. Watch this space!

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