Recovery for active Coloradans: hiking, skiing, running and disc golf
Living along the Front Range means trails, slopes, and courses are never far away. It also means a lot of hard-working legs, hips, and backs.
What different activities ask of your body
- Hiking and trail running: calves, hamstrings, hips, and feet do the heavy lifting, especially on long descents
- Skiing and snowboarding: quads, glutes, and low back take a beating, plus your shoulders if you’ve taken a few falls
- Road running: repetitive load through the calves, shins, and hips
- Disc golf: a lot of twisting, which means obliques, hips, shoulders, and the low back
How massage fits into recovery
Regular sessions can help tight muscles relax, improve how freely you move, and help you notice small problems before they become big ones. Many active clients find they recover between efforts more comfortably.
Deep tissue and movement and structural work are especially useful here. We focus on the areas your activity loads most, and work on how they move together.
Timing your session
- Before a big event: a lighter session a few days out, not the day before
- After a big effort: wait a day or two, then come in for recovery work
- During a training season: every two weeks keeps you ahead of tightness
Tell us what you do
On your intake form, mention your sports and any recent big days. If something’s acting up, mark it on the body map. If you have an injury, check with your doctor or physical therapist about what’s appropriate.
Book a recovery session. Your legs will thank you on the next climb.