🛋️ Do you just go home and crumble up into a ball on the couch? Get into that SAME position that caused the pain in the first place?

🚶🚶‍♀️ Try going on a 1 to 2 mile walk after your next massage, heck even a HALF mile walk will help. You just want to help reset after getting the tension and irregularities out of your muscles.

🤩 If you are already doing this, you’re the best. Keep it up. If you are not doing this, I’ll see you next week, when the pain comes back 🤣

🥾 To start off with, I go on a 1-2 mile hike. This just helps keep fluid moving in my body and helps reset after being turned into rubber. You can even go on a 1 mile to HALF mile walk, just get movement in!

🧘‍♂️ Then I go home and meditate for 10-15 minutes, taking into account how my body feels. Any areas of tension still? Any areas of extra relief? Just take inventory

💧 Just like BEFORE the massage, I make sure to drink plenty of water AFTER the massage. I will even throw in a electrolyte drink to help my body retain more of the water

👍 Try incorporating these three tips AFTER your next massage and see it the results last a bit longer

💡 Have a topic you want covered in the next Let’s Talk Massage? Send a DM or leave a comment 👇

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💆‍♂️There was a massage therapist, personal trainer and certified nutrition coach who owned a clinic downtown, the clinic was beautiful, easy to access and had FREE parking. (Not to mention the incredible services)

❤️‍🩹 This Massage therapist (and personal trainer AND nutrition coach) was on a mission to help as many athletes, weekend warriors and office workers on their path the Wellness

😓 He worked tirelessly to acquire new skills, knowledge and tools to help these people

🤯 This is a TRUE story! MOUNTAIN ROOTS MASSAGE is located in Downtown Colorado Springs, has FREE parking, amazing services and one fantastic massage therapist to help you find your path to Wellness. (That’s me 😉)

📥 DM to find out more!

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👀 At this point I’ll assume you watched the other two videos about my shoulder injury. (If not, go check them out for context) 

🎥 This video is my EXACT routine. I show you how to do the movements, tell you how many times I did the movements for the routine and what they are used for. 

🧠 Most of these movements are meant to help retrain my brain and nervous system that the shoulder is SAFE to use and it can be used like normal. 

💯 After a week of this routine, my shoulder is back to 100%. I will start back with weights next week and continue on like I was never hurt 🥳

🤕 Dealing with your own injury and want some help? Send me a DM

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📸 Yesterday I posted what I did in the first 72 hours after injuring my shoulder. Today I am going to tell you my game plan and what I am doing to get back to 100%

🏃 I am starting with low-level cardio, to keep fluids moving and nutrients to be delivered where I need them. Rest is great for the first 72 hours but after that, getting the body primed for repair is EVEN BETTER

🙅‍♂️ I am NOT using weighted exercises yet, simply body weight and mobility routines to strengthen and stabilize the joint.

‼️ This plan is made for my SPECIFIC injury, this may not be what you need to fix your shoulder injury. DM me to get some help!

👀 Keep your eyes peeled, because tomorrow I’m going to show everyone my EXACT mobility routine and exercise set 

😫 Well I injured my shoulder this weekend 🤕

👍 Fortunately I am a RECOVERY SPECIALIST! Time to fix myself, and I’ll show you EXACTLY how I did it

🕜 For the first 24 hours, I let it rest. No ice, no heat, no stretching, no exercises, no anti-inflammatories, NOTHING - just rest (and Red Light 🔴)

🔄 24 hours later (48hrs after injury) I palpated and moved my shoulder around to get a feel for the pain, and see if I had any range of motion restrictions, and just kept note on how it felt and moved. Still JUST RESTING the shoulder.

🥳 At 72 hours after injury, my shoulder finished its inflammation response, swelling had decreased, as well as pain. My shoulder feels A LOT better, just from RESTING it. 

💪 Now, I have some remaining wonkiness and minor soreness. I’m going to release a few videos on how I am strengthening and stabilizing my shoulder to get it back to 100% - STAY TUNED!!

☕️ SKIP THE CAFFEINE - You may be able to handle 300MG a day but before your massage? 👎 Caffeine will leave your nervous system more excitable and ready to go, the opposite of what you want in a massage

☀️ In the MORNING before my massage, I get a light (I mean LIGHT) work out in, maybe it the sauna and prime my body to pump more fluids

💧 I also hydrate BEFORE my massage - You’ll be told to drink water after but coming in ALREADY hydrated, that’s a PRO move - Drink 1-2 glasses of water before you show up

🤨 Do you do any of these? 

📍 Colorado Springs-based Massage Therapist

💪 Sports Massage | Recovery Coaching | Personal Training | Nutrition Coaching

🌐 www.mountainrootsmassage.com

📸 Instagram: @mountainrootsmassagellc

🤯 Do you know all the hidden benefits of creatine? I’m sure you know about Bro‘s taking it to get big and swole, what do you know about the health benefits you can have?

🦴💪 Creatine has been shown to help protect against sarcopenia, osteopenia and osteoporosis. 

🧠 Creatine can also protect your brain from Alzheimer’s, memory derogation, and help improve clarity of thinking

💵 I have a 60 day supply for $30! Stop by the clinic and get your next two months worth of creatine for 50 cents a day!

📍 Stop in to get your 60 day supply! DIRECTIONS

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💪 Adding another layer to the recovery expertise and leveling up the quality of care I provide 

🥗 Are you interested in performing better, feeling better, eating better, LOOKING better? I am going to be adding nutrition coaching as an option for ALL of these outcomes

💵 I raised my prices earlier this year. I said it was to get more education and skills to provide better care. Here is the proof that is EXACTLY what I am doing 👍

❤️‍🩹 DM me if you want to level up your recovery 🙌

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👍 Featuring Pronetix - Manuel is a top notch Massage Therapist and I recommend going to him if you’re an athlete, when I’ll fully booked and you need some help

🛫 The Switchbacks are off to take on New Mexico this weekend, be sure to download the KOAA 5 News app to watch the game!

⏰ Don’t forget to book your recovery session, JUNE IS ALMOST FULL!

BOOK HERE: CLICK ME 

…QUIT FOAM ROLLING YOUR IT BANDS!

🔗 Your IT band is CONNECTIVE tissue, not soft tissue

😡 You’re really just irritating the IT band

🔫 Try a percussion gun in your TFL, mobilize the hip and then use the percussion gun again

☝️ Give this one week, if it doesn’t work, comment or send me a DM and I’ll help you out

Want more advice? Follow me on Instagram and YouTube

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Have a tight shoulder? Tingling in your fingers? Try this simple 3 minute stretch and activation routine!

1. Start with the Shoulder floss (End Zone Referee) 4-5 times.

2. Grab a broom, mop, swiffer, or towel and place behind the back over your shoulder. Reach behind with other hand and grab towel. Now, pull down and create a straight line with your elbow and body. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Repeat for other shoulder

3. Interlock fingers behind your back, externally rotate shoulders and flip hands out so your thumbs are pointing up. Holding that position, bend over and reach your hands (still interlocking) to the sky. Hold 15-30 seconds.

4. Arms are shoulder level, straight ahead. Do 20-30 seconds of outward rotating circles with arms. Change direction and continue for 20-30 seconds. Repeat with arms to your sides, at shoulder level.

5. Enjoy the relief!

Want more tips or routines, be sure to subscribe! 

🗣️ Let’s Talk Massage Ep 4 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

😰 No one likes looking for their new therapist! So here are my tips on finding your next one

1️⃣ Read the reviews, what are people saying? Look for: Spa like experience, sports specialty, stretching specialty, etc...get an understanding of what they are good at!

2️⃣ CALL THEM. It is easy to BS through text, hard to BS on a phone call

3️⃣ Ask the local community, physical therapist, personal trainers, or even yoga instructors

👍 Use these next time you are looking for a new massage therapist.

Book here:  CLICK ME

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🔥 It’s starting to heat up out there, perfect timing for the LMNT Lemonade Salt to drop!

😋 Tastes like summer in a glass and keeps you hydrated when you’re sweating it out

📍 IN STOCK AT THE CLINIC! 👍 Stop by and grab yours!

🗺️ Get directions here 👉 CLICK ME

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📝 Today's subject? The importance of honest feedback and reviews! (Your key to better care)

🤨 How the heck do Wellness practitioners know if they are doing a good or bad job? YOU HAVE TO TELL THEM!

📢 Speak up! Let your therapist know what you love and what can be improved. It will only serve to get you better care.

🎯 Don't just say, "That sucked!" Tell your therapist EXACTLY what to improve. (Bed too cold, room too hot, pressure too much, etc)

✍️ Now, go write your favorite therapist a review and give them actionable items to improve or tell them why they are the best!

Leave me a review: CLICK HERE!

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Thinking about seeing more than one therapist? GOOD. Here’s why that’s actually smart recovery strategy—not a betrayal. (More tips in the video!)

3️⃣ Reasons to work with multiple massage therapists:

✅ Different Skill Sets – Some are deep tissue pros, others specialize in sports recovery, trigger point, or lymphatic drainage. Use the right tool (person) for the job.

🕒 Different Schedules – Your recovery shouldn't wait just because your usual therapist is booked.

🤝 Collaboration – Good therapists should be on the same team: YOURS. No ego. Just better outcomes.

📍 Colorado Springs | Mountain Roots Massage LLC

📑 Book today: Click here

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Recently, I had the privilege of working with Brando Barratt. Brando is prepping for a STRONGMAN competition in California. Hopeful to get his pro card, he has been training his a** off. Naturally, this type of training (strongman) comes with aches, pains and a need to recover faster. Here is the short version of the video, stay tuned for the FULL LENGTH SESSION!!!

We got Brando under the Red Light to boost recovery at the cellular level, recharging him like Superman. Red Light therapy is beneficial for injury recovery, tissue repair, collagen production, and a litany of other things. (Seriously, check it out, I am an affiliate and have discount codes Red Light Therapy ) 

Then we tuned him up with a Sports massage recovery session. The massage is going to help boost his range of motion (ROM), help the tissues recover faster, reset his nervous system, and keep him in top shape for training.

Book your session here: Massage Services 

👈 Watch the video for more tips!

🙅‍♂️ Don’t overthink it. Keep it simple.

🚮 If it is not working, it’s okay to say, “This isn’t for me” 

🔍 If you feel hopeless, you’re not helpless. Find someone who knows more and listen 👂

Fuel like an athlete — because recovery starts before you train. 💥
This is what 1,300+ calories of recovery-focused breakfast looks like:

🍳 76g protein – for muscle repair & strength
🥑 58g fats – for hormones & lasting fullness
🥯 98g carbs – for quick energy & glycogen refill

This meal keeps me focused, energized, and ready to work with high-level athletes all day. If you're skipping meals or under-eating, you’re slowing down your recovery — period.

🔁 Want to train harder and bounce back faster? Start with your plate.

💪 Work with me: https://pocketsuite.io/book/mountain-roots-massage-llc
📍 Colorado Springs-based | Massage + Personal Training + Recovery Coaching
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🔥 Partnered with: LMNT + Mito Redlight

#AthleteNutrition #SportsRecovery #HighProteinBreakfast #RecoveryStartsWithFood #ColoradoSpringsMassage #MountainRootsMassage #TrainHardRecoverHarder #MassageTherapy #SportsMassage #AthleteFuel

The 1st annual Olympic City ProAm, held by Barratt Strength Premier Strongman and Strongwoman Gym in the Olympic City, Colorado Springs!

Location

Colorado Springs Event Center

3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

DATE: March 23rd, 2023

Host: Brando & RosaLinda Barratt

Register or get tickets here: https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/olympic-city-pro-am-1

Mountain Roots Massage LLC will be in attendance with ProNetix Massage LLC, providing treatment and supporting the competitors.

Stop by on Saturday, June 24th for a day filled with health and fitness! I will have a booth with ProNetix Massage LLC. We will be there from 10AM-6PM. There will be fun giveaways and prizes. I will be doing 10 minute chair massages and will have coupons for the first 100 people at the booth! 

Get more info here: https://www.cosfitnessexpo.com

Mountain Roots Massage will be doing a massage give-away just stop by to be entered to win.