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Massage can help after a workout, but not for the reason you think
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There is no question that massage can make you feel better in the short term and many people find that it can ease muscle knots and increase flexibility.
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Christie Aschwanden
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NEW YORK – Massage is not just for upscale spas which serve cucumber water. For many amateur and professional athletes, it is an extension of their training programme.
Running races frequently feature massage stations, many high-end gyms offer post-workout rub-downs and most elite sports teams have a massage therapist on staff. The massage-gun market is estimated at over US$500 million (S$645 million), according to several market research firms, led by dozens of companies such as Theragun, Ekrin and Mebak.
