Pre or Post Workout Massage: Which Is Best?

Massage Before or After Workout: Optimal Timing and Functional Medicine Integration for Wellness at EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic

Exercise fuels your energy and vitality, but muscle tightness or daily strains can interrupt your flow. A professional massage restores balance. Before workouts, a light massage enhances blood flow and mobility. After, it minimizes soreness and supports deep relaxation. Avoid deep tissue pre-exercise—it may briefly reduce muscle power.

At EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic in El Paso, TX, massage pairs seamlessly with chiropractic and functional medicine for holistic results. Our team—chiropractors, nutritionists, and nurse practitioners—boosts flexibility, agility, and overall wellness. This article guides you on massage timing for workouts, its benefits, and how to begin at our Mission Medical Center location. Discover Dr. Alex Jimenez’s evidence-based protocols for vibrant, pain-free living.

Massage: Essential for Functional Wellness

Massage therapy applies targeted pressure to optimize muscle health and body function. Perfect for daily movers, runners, or fitness enthusiasts. Activity creates tension—massage elevates circulation, delivering nutrients and removing toxins for swift renewal (Northwich Foot Clinic, n.d.). Clinical data reveal up to 30% soreness reduction post-session (Verywell Fit, 2023).

Select wisely: Swedish for calm, sports for precision, and deep tissue for chronic areas—ideal on rest days. Evidence shows enhanced motion and eased stiffness (PureGym, n.d.). At EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic, strategic timing empowers your wellness journey.

Pre-Workout Massage: Ignite Your Potential

Light massage pre-exercise activates your system. It surges blood flow for optimal oxygen delivery, elevating performance in lifts, runs, or yoga (One Peloton, n.d.). Reduces strain odds for safer sessions.

Boosts flexibility instantly. Gentle strokes free hips, back, or shoulders for effortless flow (Marathon Handbook, n.d.). Reduces stress for mental clarity (Northwich Foot Clinic, n.d.). Cap at 10-15 minutes. Studies affirm a broader range and minimal tightness (PureGym, n.d.).

This is a great way to start your workout with a strong foundation. El Paso wellness seekers use it daily.

Start Pre-Workout Sessions at EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic

Our Mission Medical Center team simplifies care. Call 915-412-6677 or book online. Certified therapists customize light protocols for prep on vital zones.

30-minute wellness sessions: $50-$80. Recline comfortably with nourishing oils. Hydrate, then activate. Share wellness goals for tailored focus. 18,800 sq ft facility ensures a seamless experience.

Post-Workout Massage: Restore and Rejuvenate

Post-exercise massage fuels recovery. Clears metabolic waste, slashing delayed soreness (Verywell Fit, 2023). Research indicates faster pain relief and strength rebound (Marathon Handbook, n.d.).

Soothes nerves for quality sleep and calm (One Peloton, n.d.). Swedish flows excel here (Verywell Fit, 2023). Schedule 24-48 hours post-intensity (Prime Massage Chairs, n.d.). Softens adhesions for fluid rehab (Thai Kosai, n.d.).

Revitalizes after cardio or strength—embrace renewal.

Access Post-Workout Renewal at EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic

Expert therapists guide recovery. Reserve via phone/site, noting activity and needs. 45-60 minute therapies: $60-$100.

Deep breaths as tension melts. Nourish and rest post-care. Our integrated approach maximizes vitality.

Steer Clear of Deep Tissue Pre-Workout

Deep tissue excels for knots but temporarily dips in strength (Delta VAC, 2025). May hinder speed/power (Marathon Handbook, n.d.). Limit deep tissue therapy to off-days and delay strength training for 24 hours after treatment (Delta VAC, 2025).

Favor gentle pre-sessions. Tune into your response.

Align Timing with Wellness Goals

Prep/flexibility? Pre. Renewal/relief? Post. Weekly alternation is common (Quora, n.d.). Runners activate pre-event; trainers renew post (Thai Kosai, n.d.). Personalize for peak.

Chiropractic: Unlock Functional Mobility

Our chiropractors realign for supreme agility. This practice enhances flexibility, eases strains, and fosters holistic health (Neu Life Chiropractic, n.d.). 20% of active adults thrive with care for joints/back (Islip Chiropractic, n.d.).

The treatment enhances circulation, promoting innate healing (Hanson Chiropractic, n.d.). This approach focuses on addressing the root causes of enduring wellness.

Massage + Chiropractic + Functional Medicine: Synergistic Wellness

Massage unwinds; chiropractic aligns; functional medicine nourishes. Trio optimizes flow, vitality, and range (Maverick Chiropractic, n.d.). Sequence: massage pre-adjust, post-sustain (The Joint, 2025).

Hastens renewal, guards vitality, and amplifies life (ChiroSports USA, n.d.). Data: rapid relief, superior motion (Yoder Chiropractic Center, n.d.). This approach is well-suited to the dynamic community of El Paso.

Dr. Alex Jimenez’s Integrative Protocols at EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic

Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, has over 30 years of experience in chiropractic/functional medicine (Jimenez, n.d.a). Team: chiropractors, nutritionists, practitioners—champions mobility, nutrition, and total wellness.

Links systems holistically. IFM® assessments—genetics, lifestyle, nutrition—reveal optimizers (Jimenez, n.d.b). Non-invasive: decompression, acupuncture, and agility programs.

Workout tweaks? Massage preps, adjustments restore, and nutrition fuels. Living Matrix guides personalized paths. Advanced diagnostics pinpoint precisely.

Full-spectrum: coaching, virtual support. Patients unlock energy, clarity, and vitality via proven plans.

Insights from Dr. Jimenez’s Functional Practice

Observes activity ties: core overwork disrupts vagus balance, affecting recovery. Comprehensive evals—labs, history, motion—illuminate paths, like nutrition gaps.

Protocols: massage-chiro-nutrition triads, swimming for spine health, and runner strength (EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic, n.d.). Stress tools enhance resilience.

The holistic framework promotes well-being and success in El Paso.

Craft Your Wellness Path

Weekly massages and monthly chiro/nutrition checks. Monitor: vitality surge? Strain drop? Coaches refine with assessments, recipes, and drills.

Mission Center: 11860 Vista Del Sol. Virtual/in-person. Dial 915-412-6677.

Conclusion

Master timing: pre for activation, post for restoration. Bypass deep pre. EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic’s integration delivers agility and wellness. Dr. Jimenez’s protocols empower thriving. Embrace today for luminous health.

References

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Delta VAC. (2025, January 21). Can I do strength training after a massage? https://deltavac.com/2025/01/21/can-i-do-strength-training-after-a-massage/

EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic. (n.d.). Homepage. https://www.elpasofunctionalmedicine.com/

Hanson Chiropractic. (n.d.). Benefits of massage and chiropractic together. https://hansonchiropractic.net/benefits-of-massage-and-chiropractic-together/

Islip Chiropractic. (n.d.). Guide to the powerful combo of massage and chiropractic care. https://www.islipchiropractic.com/post/guide-to-the-powerful-combo-of-massage-and-chiropractic-care

Jimenez, A. (n.d.a). Injury specialists. https://dralexjimenez.com/

Jimenez, A. (n.d.b). Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, IFMCP, CFMP, ATN ♛. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexjimenez/

Marathon Handbook. (n.d.). Should you get a massage before or after a workout? Which is best? https://marathonhandbook.com/massage-before-or-after-a-workout/

Maverick Chiropractic. (n.d.). Power of combining therapeutic massage with chiropractic care. https://maverickchiros.com/power-of-combining-therapeutic-massage-with-chiropractic-care/

Neu Life Chiropractic. (n.d.). Unlocking wellness: The role of massage therapy in chiropractic care. https://neulifechiro.com/role-of-massage-therapy-in-chiropractic-care/

Northwich Foot Clinic. (n.d.). Should I get a sports massage before or after a workout? https://northwichfootclinic.co.uk/sports-massage-before-after-workout/

One Peloton. (n.d.). Should you get a massage before or after a workout? https://www.onepeloton.com/blog/massage-before-or-after-workout

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PureGym. (n.d.). Is it best to get a massage before or after a workout? https://www.puregym.com/blog/is-it-best-to-get-a-massage-before-or-after-a-workout/

Quora. (n.d.). Is it better to get a massage before or after a workout? https://www.quora.com/Is-it-better-to-get-a-massage-before-or-after-a-workout

Thai Kosai. (n.d.). Massage for marathon preparation. https://www.thai-kosai.com/massage-blog/massage-marathon-prep/

The Joint. (2025, August 5). Is it good to combine massage therapy with chiropractic adjustments? https://www.thejoint.com/2025/08/05/chiropractic-care-and-massage-therapy

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