Regularly engaging in sports or generally staying active can potentially take a toll on the body. While exercise is great for one’s health, bad posture, overuse of certain muscle groups, overtraining, or poor lifting during workouts can result in injuries. If you’re looking for a performance recovery solution, you’ve come to the right place. At Recovery Lab, we have non-invasive wellness services to help active individuals achieve pain relief and faster injury recovery. Below, we’ll delve into some of our top recovery services. Percussion Therapy to Relax Stiff Muscles Muscle stiffness can happen to anyone, but it’s even more crucial for active folks to swiftly manage it. Stiff muscles can make certain movements during workouts difficult due to pain and reduced range of motion and can even increase the odds of injury. With a percussion tool, a wellness specialist can help relax tight muscle tissue and break down muscle knots. In turn, the muscles will feel lighter, more flexible, and better able to tackle the next workout. Cryotherapy to Ease Aches and Pains Aches and pains are a common complaint of those who work out or engage in sports. From a pulled muscle while lifting to muscle strain from overstretching, cryotherapy may be able to provide some relief. By using freezing cold air, cryotherapy essentially helps temporarily “freeze” nerve endings to provide pain relief. The way the cold air compresses the blood vessels, which latter results in vessel expansion after returning to room temperature, can also help boost blood flow, which can result in faster injury recovery. Red Light Therapy to Encourage Tissue Repair A shared goal among athletes and sports players is to return to the field or gym as soon as possible. Too much downtime can result in delayed progress or cause an athlete to miss crucial games or performances. When concerned about the speed of recovery, red light therapy can help. With certain wavelengths of light which penetrate below the skin, this wellness service can help initiate faster tissue repair. Mobility Stretching to Improve Range of Motion Especially after recently experiencing an injury, it’s not uncommon for athletes to have a reduced range of motion in certain muscle groups. Mobility stretching guided by a professional can help manipulate an athlete’s limbs and muscles through specific stretches, carefully re-lengthening the muscle tissue and improving joint mobility. This can result in smoother motion, better flexibility, and reduced pain and tension in the muscles. Cupping Therapy for Back Tightness Is your back primarily affected by your workouts? From back strain or pain to tight tissue in the back, cupping therapy might just be your go-to recovery service. Special suction cups get placed on the back, which lift up layers of muscle. Lifting tight muscle tissue can help encourage lymphatic drainage and encourage fresh blood flow, as well as reduce tightness. From solutions for post-workout aches to services to help improve your flexibility, our wellness facility offers several great options for athletes and active adults to consider. Call our facility today to set up your first visit.