I'm on pause for a week. Have some sort of stomach bug and not really sure what's going on. I don't feel bad until I eat, then I can't keep anything down. Really dehydrated at this point so I don't think running's a good idea. So, I have a wellness question for you guys. Do you get regular massages? I can't stand them, but will get one when my back ceases up on me, but I am wondering if this wouldn't be a smart thing to do while conditioning myself for running again.
Thoughts?
I have a 90 minute massage scheduled for today! I try and schedule one when I know I'll be finishing up a higher block of volume (3 weeks up, 1 week down - get one at the beginning of that 4th week), a week or so before a race, and 3-4 days after. My schedule doesn't always work out for all of those, but I try.
Look into Massage Envy if you have one around you, as it's pretty reasonable if you're going to be getting them regularly. Just be clear on why you're there, what you are looking for each time you go in, and don't be afraid to try different massage therapists until you find one you like. I do think that regular massage, along with seeing my PT/Chiro/Graston guy once a month, have made a big difference for me the past couple of years in keeping little niggles from turning into real injuries.