When it comes to muscle recovery, mobility and training support, foam rolling and sports massage are options. But which one is more effective? The answer depends on your goals, training demands and whether you want self-care or individualised hands-on treatment....
Updated: September 2026 Massage can help some aspects of post-exercise recovery, especially delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), flexibility and perceived recovery. It does not appear to reliably restore strength, sprint speed or endurance faster, and it should not...
