Keep Your Running Journey Moving Forward!
Running is an excellent way to stay active, build endurance and enjoy
the outdoors. But every stride places demands on the muscles of your
feet, calves, thighs, hips and lower back.
Whether you run for fitness, participate in races, train for longer
distances or simply enjoy your daily route, muscular tightness and
training-related discomfort can affect how comfortable you feel
during and after your runs.
At Golden Hands Pilates,
our sports massage service is designed to help runners look after
their muscles, support comfortable movement and make recovery an
important part of an active lifestyle.
Experienced Sports Massage for Runners
Our therapists, Ms. Sang and Ms. Kieu, each have
approximately 15 years of experience in the sports massage
field. Their practical experience helps them understand the
demands that active lifestyles and regular training can place on
the body.
Each runner is different. Your treatment can be tailored to your
reported discomfort, training routine and areas of muscular tension,
with appropriate pressure and techniques selected for your needs
and comfort.
Why Do Runners Choose Sports Massage?
Sports massage can help ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation
and support comfortable movement. It can be a useful addition to
training recovery when combined with appropriate exercise, rest,
hydration and gradual training progression.
Running-Focused Treatment Areas
Depending on your needs and assessment, your sports massage session
may focus on the following areas:
1. Calves and Lower Legs
Running places repeated demands on the calf muscles. Appropriate
massage may help ease muscular tightness and promote relaxation
after demanding training sessions.
2. Feet and Ankles
Your feet and ankles help you adapt to the ground with every stride.
Where appropriate, treatment can address tension in surrounding
soft tissues and support comfortable movement.
3. Thighs and Hamstrings
The muscles at the front and back of your thighs contribute to
running movement and control. A tailored session may help manage
muscular tightness following regular or intensive training.
4. Hips and Gluteal Muscles
The hips and gluteal muscles play an important role in running.
Appropriate soft-tissue work may help relieve a feeling of muscular
tightness around these areas and support your wider mobility routine.
5. Lower Back
Runners can also experience muscular tension around the lower back.
Where suitable, gentle and appropriate soft-tissue techniques may
form part of a broader plan to support comfort and movement.
Before and After Your Run
After running: Sports massage may help you relax
and address muscular tightness after training. Treatment intensity
should suit your current condition and recovery needs.
Between training sessions: Regularly reviewing
areas of tension can help you make informed decisions about recovery,
mobility work and your training routine.
Before an event: Tell your therapist when your next
run or race is scheduled. Deep or unfamiliar massage immediately
before competition may leave muscles feeling sore, so treatment
should be adapted to your timing and tolerance.
Your Comfort Comes First
Sports massage is a supportive wellness service, not a substitute
for medical assessment or treatment of an injury. Persistent or
worsening pain, significant swelling, inability to bear weight,
or suspected stress fractures should be assessed by a qualified
healthcare professional before massage. Sudden calf swelling,
redness or warmth also needs prompt medical assessment.
Every Stride Deserves Care.
Support your recovery. Look after your muscles.
Keep enjoying the runs you love.
MOVE BETTER. RECOVER BETTER.
Made for Your Running Lifestyle
Road Running
Trail Running
Distance Training
Recreational Jogging
Fitness & Recovery
Whether you run a few times a week or are preparing for your next
event, Ms. Sang and Ms. Kieu welcome you to discuss your training
routine and the areas you would like your session to address.
BOOK YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE
Contact Golden Hands Pilates to discuss your running recovery needs
and arrange an appointment.
WhatsApp / Zalo
0903900690
Golden Hands Pilates
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Move Better. Recover Better.
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