WAG Massage before a meet

[Lilbert]

My L8 DD has states this Friday. She has some tight muscles and tweaks, and with school and gym pressures she is definitely feeling stressed. Massages help her a lot. Any opinions on what would be too close in timing to Friday for her to get a massage? Do you think it doesn't matter when?

 

[GikiGirl]

Not too sure on timing, other than it's not a good idea to try something new right before a meet (like, 1-2 days before). However if it's a 'light' massage it should be fine.

I caution her to scrub up extra after the massage though, because the oil can be really slippery and a few times my foot slipped on beam etc. if I had not washed all the oil off really thoroughly.

 

[fuzi]

If they do any sort of deep tissue work, you can be sore for a day or two after. With a Friday meet, I don't think Wednesday or Thursday would be a good idea - so um, tomorrow!

 

[fuzi]

I might get her the massage after as a relaxing treat.

 

[Lilbert]

If they do any sort of deep tissue work, you can be sore for a day or two after. With a Friday meet, I don't think Wednesday or Thursday would be a good idea - so um, tomorrow!

Good point. Thanks!

 

[munchkin3]

After the meet.