Massage Therapy for Swimmers: Boost Recovery & Shoulder Health

Swimming is all about endurance, mobility, and perfect technique—but long training hours can lead to sore shoulders, tight backs, and overuse injuries. Nobility Performance supports swimmers from Stittsville, Kanata, and Ottawa with massage therapy designed to keep you healthy, flexible, and fast in the water.

Why Swimmers Need Massage Therapy

• Repetitive strokes can cause shoulder, neck, and upper back tension (“swimmer’s shoulder”)
• Long training and competitions can lead to muscle fatigue and overuse injuries
• Tight hips and lower back can affect kick and streamline

Massage therapy helps you:

• Speed up recovery and reduce soreness
• Improve shoulder, hip, and back mobility for better technique
• Address muscle imbalances and prevent overuse injuries
• Boost circulation for faster healing

How Nobility Performance Supports Swimmers

Assessment:
We’ll discuss your stroke style, training volume, and any pain or tightness. Your RMT will assess muscle tension and mobility.

Treatment:
Sessions are personalized—deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, and stretching for key muscle groups (shoulders, lats, hips, back).

Plan:
You’ll leave with recovery tips, mobility drills, and self-care strategies for peak performance.

Real-World Examples

• The “Swimmer’s Shoulder”: Deep tissue and mobility work relieve pain and restore range of motion.
• The “Tight Hips from Breaststroke”: Massage and stretching improve hip mobility and streamline.
• The “Back Tension from Butterfly”: Myofascial release and core work ease back pain and support better movement.

FAQ: Massage Therapy for Swimmers

Q: How often should swimmers get massage therapy?
A: Many benefit from biweekly sessions during heavy training, with maintenance as needed.

Q: Is massage therapy for swimming covered by insurance?
A: Most extended health plans cover RMT services, and we provide receipts for direct billing to most major insurers. Some plans may require a physician’s referral.

Q: Can I book online?
A: Absolutely! Book your swimming massage online or call/text (613) 383-2234.