Many of our clients are currently training for the Boston Marathon.  We are often asked what is an appropriate treatment plan for someone who is getting ready for the big run in April.  A lot of factors weigh in to the answer.

If a client is working through an injury, we might recommend that they come once or even twice a week (depending on the severity of the injury) so as to combat that injury so symptoms can be alleviated before the marathon.

For a client who experiences general soreness after runs but isn’t working through an injury, we typically will recommend a  weekly or every other week frequency.

For everyone, it is often a good idea to get weekly massages in the last 3-4 weeks before the marathon and a good last massage about 3 days before the event.  That allows us to still work deeply and address any last minute concerns, while also giving the body the necessary time to recover from the bodywork.