Dang it. I planned poorly. (Update in replies)

[mrs.jacinthe]

I'm having extreme deep tissue massage in about an hour for my shoulders.  I was planning on going to the pool immediately after and doing an LSD workout.  No sprints, just easy laps.  So I was googling to see if it was ok to wear my suit to my appointment (LOL) and EVERYTHING I read about extreme deep tissue indicates that you should rest for 24 hours after to allow the massage to actually work.

Damn.

So, should I wear my suit anyhow and see what the therapist says?  Plan on just coming straight home after?  Kick myself for doing something so stupid?  WWYD?

[Mushe]

Oh man. I'd plan to rest. Sorry! I have always been told to take it easy for a day after.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Apr 21, 2015 12:07:27 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Oh man. I'd plan to rest. Sorry! I have always been told to take it easy for a day after.

Damn.  That's what I figured, although I was hoping not...

Given that, WTH do I wear?  I'm presuming this isn't a relaxing massage in any way shape or form, so ... sports bra and workout pants?  Just wear my swimsuit anyhow? 

[Wines Not Whines]

I try to take it easy for 24 hours post-massage. And I don't wear anything for my massages...

[Mushe]

Apr 21, 2015 12:16:20 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

I try to take it easy for 24 hours post-massage. And I don't wear anything for my massages...

Me too!  I'm usually going straight from work, and then I wish I had schlubby clothes, because they smell like the coconut oil she uses.  Yoga pants sound good. 

[pixy0stix]

Crazypants! Let the massage do some good and rest.

[Susie]

Rest and hydrate after.

I just wear underwear (no bra) for massages. A bra would totally be in the way if you're focusing on shoulders.

[pixy0stix]

I missed the "what do I wear" portion. I wear undies.

[ktzmoh]

OMG I couldn't workout after a massage if I wanted to. I'm glad you are going in for one, I hope it helps! I'd wear a swimsuit and shorts probably...

[sadlebred]

Rest...and wear nothing.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Ok, so ... I went. Wore swimsuit, t-shirt, and sweatpants, all they wanted me to take off was my shoes.

OMG.

The guy was all "yeah, you have some serious knots here." And apparently the tissue around the pectoralis attachment is a mess. Like the source of all pain. He hit that spot and I thought I was going to cry. Or vomit. (I did neither, FYI.) I have to go back once a week for 3 weeks.

[ktzmoh]

Apr 21, 2015 14:14:29 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Ok, so ... I went. Wore swimsuit, t-shirt, and sweatpants, all they wanted me to take off was my shoes.

OMG.

The guy was all "yeah, you have some serious knots here." And apparently the tissue around the pectoralis attachment is a mess. Like the source of all pain. He hit that spot and I thought I was going to cry. Or vomit. (I did neither, FYI.) I have to go back once a week for 3 weeks.

Nice. I started wearing waterproof mascara to my massages. Hope it helps you!!

[Mushe]

Oh wow! Sounds like you found a good sports massage place, though, which is so important. I hope it really helps!

[mrs.jacinthe]

Apr 21, 2015 15:49:53 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Oh wow! Sounds like you found a good sports massage place, though, which is so important. I hope it really helps!

I am going to MonstersofMassage.  They really are monsters, but it's great. 

[thom]

I really hope this helps! Sounds like a good type of hurt today? Maybe? Either way it's needed. Did they say if you could swim again tomorrow or recommend a specific length of rest? Good luck!

[mrs.jacinthe]

Apr 21, 2015 17:24:40 GMT -5 thom said:

I really hope this helps! Sounds like a good type of hurt today? Maybe? Either way it's needed. Did they say if you could swim again tomorrow or recommend a specific length of rest? Good luck!

Yep.  24 hours rest.  15 minutes cold pack every couple hours. 

[Mushe]

Apr 21, 2015 16:01:30 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Apr 21, 2015 15:49:53 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Oh wow! Sounds like you found a good sports massage place, though, which is so important. I hope it really helps!

I am going to MonstersofMassage.  They really are monsters, but it's great. 

I had the best massage from them at a race! I've heard such good things.

[sadlebred]

I get a massage at least once/month. I have odd neck and shoulder issues and have for years. It and using a tennis ball to get out knots are the only things that help.