Marathon training means more than just logging miles and eating right. Caring for those exerted muscles is also a key element of preparing for the big day. Getting a shiatsu massage at Aisen Chiryo Doin in Honolulu, HI, is one of the best ways to do so, as it helps with muscle cramps and general restoration to your full running potential.

Here are more details on the benefits of massages on marathon training from Honolulu’s leading shiatsu massage therapy center and award-winning shiatsu therapy school:

• Relief From Muscle Pain & Fatigue: Marathon training can be intense and painful on your muscles thanks to the lactic acid and other toxins that are released into your muscle tissue. If you don’t address that pain, the tissue can become damaged, reducing circulation in those muscles and causing further deterioration or shortening of that tissue. Shiatsu massage therapy can help pinpoint the source of the pain or soreness. The masseuse will apply their thumbs and fingers to those pressure points to flush the toxins and loosen the tightness.
• Better Blood Flow: Shiatsu massage can increase your blood circulation, which stimulates your immune system to heal your muscle tissue. It also delivers important nutrients to your nerves to help them recover properly and be ready for the next training run.
• More Flexibility: A good masseuse will be able to spot any tight areas in your muscles that even you may not have realized. By working that deep tissue, the muscles will loosen and help you stretch more effectively. This will allow your body to achieve a better range of motion on your next run, and as a result, complete marathon training more efficiently and successfully.
• Relaxation: There is a reason people get a massage when they are tired or stressed: Massages help you relax! In addition to loosening your muscles, massage therapy can be an effective mind relaxer as well. This will undoubtedly come in handy when you feel apprehensive about marathon day or are having trouble juggling the demands of marathon training with your other daily activities.

For more information on shiatsu massage therapy, contact a masseuse at Aisen Chiryo Doin at (808) 596-7354, or visit their website.