Should I do this before or after my workout?

This treatment is best after workouts or on rest days for recovery. For pre-event prep, request a lighter activation-focused session.

Is it similar to Thai Massage?

It includes some Thai-inspired stretches but adds Western sports-science methods like PNF and targeted oil work on key muscle groups.

Does it help with DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)?

Yes. Improved circulation and tissue drainage can reduce both the severity and duration of post-workout soreness.

Sports Recovery Stretch: Professional Maintenance for Active Bodies

What is Sports Recovery Stretch? It is a high-performance bodywork session that combines deep tissue compression with PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching. Unlike a standard massage, this session is functional; it is designed to restore joint range of motion and accelerate removal of metabolic waste from the muscles. Whether you spend your week training Muay Thai, running in Lumpini Park, or lifting in Sukhumvit, Indy Massage Bangkok provides the maintenance your body needs to perform at peak level.

Therapist performing a PNF (contract-relax) hamstring stretch on an athlete to improve flexibility and recovery.

The Protocol: Flush, Flex, and Function

Our Sports Recovery specialists follow a three-tier system to get you ready for your next training session:

Lactic Acid Flush: Rhythmic, firm strokes directed toward the heart assist lymphatic clearance and reduce swelling.
PNF Stretching: Contract-relax sequencing helps the nervous system allow deeper, safer mobility than solo stretching.
Adhesion Dissolution: We target dense connective tissue that can become glued to muscle after heavy training, reducing future strain risk.

Who Benefits Most?

Muay Thai and Combat Athletes: Release hip, rib, and shin-line tension after striking work.
Weightlifters: Decompress spinal loading and lengthen quads and hamstrings.
Active Travelers: Reset overworked legs and lower back after high walking volume.

You can compare related options in our Traditional Thai Massage and Deep Tissue Massage guides.