Working on a Boxer in Training

[dirtsa2828]

I have worked on triathletes, biathletes, bicyclists, and runners but NEVER on a boxer. I have met one in training recently who would like to start getting regular massages after his workouts. His build is completely different from what I'm used to working on and I'm sure his muscles will be constructed completely differently because of the type of workouts he does. He has his first appointment with me this coming Saturday.Has anyone on here ever worked on boxers before? If so, are your techniques/strokes any different than when working on another type of athlete?TIA for any input!  ;DBe well,Jen

 

[Linda J]

Working on a Boxer in Training

Hmmm....guess no one else on here has diverse sports massage experience...looks like I'll have to wing it...thanks anywaysBe well,Jenp.s. I'll check back once more before I head home today at 4pm, as I don't have Internet access at home yet

 

[LFC Fan]

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I had an amatour boxer, well build large guy, preparing for his first public match. I gave him rather gently treatment to calm him down. He returned the next week thanking me for that - he did not win but receiving massage therapy put his mind at ease.

 

[Alyce S]

Working on a Boxer in Training

Thank you, MassTherCenLon! I appreciate your reply and will definitely keep that in mind instead of just concentrating on specific sports massage strokes to use on him. He had to reschedule so I have a bit more time to do some research on what else I can do.Be well,Jen

 

[Cindy J]

Working on a Boxer in Training

All I can say, is think of the mechanics of his sport. Think of what the impact of throwing different punches would have on your body. (i.e. the strength & swiftness met with that impact) They throw their hips into each blow to put power behind them. When I work on athletes of differing natures, I try to imagine myself in their biomechanics. Sounds silly, but put your dukes up, dance around a little bit & throw some upper cuts, roundhouses, jabs, etc.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[The Wrathful]

Working on a Boxer in Training

I have a client who is "no longer a boxer"-- was a lightweight.

Since I usually work on "what I find to be the problem", I can't give you tons of "for a boxer do this" type info.

What I can tell you is that his hands and thumbs are a peice of work.  Meaning, the hands needed a LOT of attention (of course he is "years out" now).   Otherwise, he has the usual upper body issues that would require a lot of upper body work.  The "dancing muscles" mentioned above are a good idea too from my standpoint.

I am sure, as with any athlete, the full body of your boxer should be addressed, all depending on where the current issues are stemming from.

Good luck.

I also have a pretty  "diverse sports massage" background myself... ranging from amateur swimmers, bodybuilders, tennis pros, pro basketball players, pro football player, pro baseball players, amature wheelchair tennis player, karate experts (highest level belts), etc. etc.

Sometimes it takes a while to get to a thread.   :?