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⚽ Soccer Massage & Injury Rehab in San Clemente | Elite Bodywork

  • Tiffany Sandoval
  • Feb 28
  • 4 min read

Updated: Sep 15

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The Demands of Soccer

Soccer is a high-intensity sport requiring explosive speed, sharp cutting, endurance, and balance. Players face repetitive sprinting, jumping, and kicking—putting stress on the hips, knees, ankles, and core. Common risks include hamstring strains, ankle sprains, hip flexor tightness, and groin pulls.

Athlete Fears: Injury, Pain & Lost Performance

Athletes worry about season-ending injuries, chronic pain, or losing a roster spot or scholarship. Parents worry about long-term health and safety. Coaches fear losing key players to preventable injuries. Elite Bodywork San Clemente is the solution: Relieve Pain. Restore Mobility. Recover Stronger.

Our Signature Soft Tissue Approach for Soccer

  • RAPID NeuroFascial Reset → Addresses nerve entrapments from quick accelerations and tackles.

  • Trigger Point Therapy → Releases referred pain in hamstrings, adductors, and calves.

  • Myofascial Release → Restores length in quads, IT band, and hip flexors for better stride mechanics.

  • Vodder Lymphatic Drainage → Reduces swelling post-sprain, tendonitis, or tournament overload.

  • Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) → Unlocks hips, shoulders, and ankles to improve agility.

  • Cupping & Breathwork → Enhances circulation, oxygen efficiency, and nervous system reset.

  • Abdominal & Diaphragm Release → Improves core stability and breathing during competition.

Position-Specific Recovery Solutions

⚽ Goalkeepers

  • Key Muscles: Shoulders, core, quads, glutes

  • Common Injuries: Shoulder strains, hip tightness, wrist sprains

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: Trigger Point Therapy, FST, RAPID resets


⚽ Defenders

  • Key Muscles: Hamstrings, glutes, low back

  • Common Injuries: Groin strains, knee sprains, Achilles tendonitis

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, RAPID


⚽ Midfielders

  • Key Muscles: Quads, hamstrings, hips, shoulders

  • Common Injuries: Hamstring pulls, hip flexor tightness, low back pain

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: FST, Myofascial Release, Diaphragm Release


⚽ Forwards (Strikers/Wingers)

  • Key Muscles: Calves, quads, hips, core

  • Common Injuries: Calf strains, ankle sprains, groin pulls

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: RAPID, Cupping, FST

For Parents: Injury Prevention & Long-Term Performance

Growth spurts + overtraining = high risk for overuse injuries. Sports massage improves mobility, reduces tightness, and builds safe, healthy patterns for youth athletes. Protect their long-term performance.

For Coaches: Keeping Athletes Competition-Ready

Healthy athletes = stronger teams. Soft tissue therapy minimizes downtime, improves mechanics, and speeds turnaround between practices and games. Partner with Elite Bodywork for team recovery.

Youth vs. Adult Athletes: Recovery Differences

  • Youth: Age-appropriate care for growth plate safety. Faster recovery but higher risk of long-term imbalances.

  • Adults: More intense resets for chronic tightness, overuse, and career extension.

Performance & Injury Prevention Partnership (Teams & Programs)

  • On-Site Recovery Days (pre/post-competition)

  • Position-Specific Injury Screening

  • Return-to-Play Collaboration with AT/PT

  • Education: Self-release, breathwork, recovery hygiene


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❓FAQs

Q: How often should soccer athletes get sports massage?A: Every 2–4 weeks for prevention; weekly during heavy season.

Q: Is it safe for youth athletes?A: Yes—age-appropriate, safe, and focused on long-term growth.

Q: Will I notice results after one session?A: Most athletes feel relief immediately; lasting change comes with consistent care.

🎥 Self-Relief Video: At-Home Hamstring Reset for Soccer

Goal: Release hamstring/adductor tension to improve stride and prevent pulls.Tool: Lacrosse ball.Steps:

  1. Sit with one leg extended, place lacrosse ball under hamstring.

  2. Slowly shift weight side to side for 30s.

  3. Straighten & bend leg, 2 rounds each side.

  4. Breath cue: Inhale 4 / Exhale 6 on each release.


Pro Tip: Re-test sprint stride or touch-to-toe—feel the difference.

📌 Use this between games to stay mobile. Book your recovery session for a personalized plan.







⚽ How Elite Bodywork Helps Professional & Retired Soccer Athletes ⚽


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⚽ Pro Athletes: Maximize performance, speed up recovery, and prevent career-ending injuries on the field.

⚽ Retired Athletes: Manage chronic pain, restore mobility, and regain flexibility after years of high-impact play.

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Tiffany Sandoval with Elite Pain Relief specializing in Medical Sports Massage Practices in OC & Lake Elsinore CA.

About Elite Bodywork San Clemente

Hi I'm Tiffany Sandoval, Elite Pain Relief & Mobility Expert with over 13 years. As a parent of three athletes, including a teen pursuing professional soccer, I understand the importance of proper recovery. At Elite Recovery, we educate youth athletes on how to care for their bodies, ensuring they perform their best and stay injury-free. Connect with her here or on LinkedIn.




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