🏃Best Track & Field Massage & Injury Rehab in San Clemente | Elite Bodywork

Tiffany Sandoval
Mar 4
5 min read

Updated: Sep 15

The Demands of Track & Field
Athlete Fears: Injury, Pain & Lost Performance
Our Signature Soft Tissue Approach for Track & Field
Event-Specific Recovery Solutions (Sprinters, Runners, Jumpers, Throwers)
For Parents: Injury Prevention & Long-Term Performance
For Coaches: Keeping Athletes Competition-Ready
Youth Athletes vs. Adult Athletes: Key Recovery Differences
Performance & Injury Prevention Partnership (Teams & Programs)
FAQs for Track & Field Athletes & Families
About Elite Bodywork San Clemente
Book Your Recovery Session

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The Demands of Track & Field

Every event in Track & Field stresses the body differently:

Sprinters rely on explosive hamstrings and Achilles tendons.
Distance runners pound through repetitive impact on calves, hips, and spine.
Jumpers place high force loads on knees, hips, and ankles.
Throwers torque their shoulders, elbows, and lower back under heavy strain.

These movements demand precision and power, but also put athletes at risk for strains, tendonitis, and overuse injuries. Recovery isn’t optional—it’s the difference between personal bests and season-ending setbacks.

Athlete Fears: Injury, Pain & Lost Performance

The greatest fear for any Track & Field athlete isn’t today’s soreness—it’s the pulled hamstring that ruins a sprint season, the stress fracture that sidelines a distance runner, or the rotator cuff injury that takes a thrower out of competition. Elite Bodywork is here to relieve pain, restore mobility, and recover athletes stronger than before.

Our Signature Soft Tissue Approach for Track & Field

Tiffany Sandoval integrates advanced recovery techniques designed specifically for Track & Field demands:

🔹 RAPID NeuroFascial Reset – resets nerve irritation from sprint starts, landing impact, and throwing torque
🔹 Trigger Point Therapy – relieves referred pain in calves (shin splints), glutes/hamstrings (strains), and shoulders (throwers)
🔹 Myofascial Release – restores length & mobility in tight IT bands, quads, and back fascia stressed by repetitive running/jumping
🔹 Vodder Lymphatic Drainage – reduces swelling post-ankle sprain, knee tendonitis, or meet-day inflammation
🔹 Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) – unlocks restricted hip flexors, ankles, and shoulders to improve stride length & throwing mechanics
🔹 Cupping & Breathwork – boosts circulation, oxygen intake & recovery—essential for endurance runners
🔹 Abdominal & Diaphragm Release – enhances breathing efficiency & core stability for distance runners, jumpers & throwers

👉 Every treatment is customized—because no two events (or injuries) are the same.

Event-Specific Recovery Solutions

🏃 Sprinters

Key Muscles: Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Core
Common Injuries: Hamstring strains, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints
Elite Bodywork Solutions: RAPID reset for hamstrings, trigger point release for calves, FST hip mobility

🏃‍♀️ Distance Runners

Key Muscles: Calves, Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Core, Lower Back
Common Injuries: IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures
Elite Bodywork Solutions: Myofascial release for IT band, lymphatic drainage for inflammation, gait-focused mobility therapy

🦵 Jumpers (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault)

Key Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Core, Ankles
Common Injuries: Patellar tendonitis, ankle sprains, hip flexor strains
Elite Bodywork Solutions: Neuromuscular therapy, ankle/hip FST, RAPID fascial reset

💪 Throwers (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer Throw)

Key Muscles: Shoulders, Core, Triceps, Hips, Lower Back
Common Injuries: Rotator cuff strains, elbow tendonitis, low back pain
Elite Bodywork Solutions: Shoulder myofascial release, cupping, rotational stretch therapy

For Parents: Injury Prevention & Long-Term Performance

Parents want their athletes to succeed safely. Track & Field presents risks like:

Overuse injuries from repetitive strides & jumps
Growth plate stress during adolescence
Muscle imbalances from specializing too early

Soft tissue therapy provides:

✔️ Faster recovery after meets & practices

✔️ Improved mobility through growth spurts

✔️ Long-term injury prevention

At Elite Bodywork, Tiffany ensures every youth athlete receives age-appropriate, safe recovery treatments that protect their athletic future.

For Coaches: Keeping Athletes Competition-Ready

Coaches know that strong, healthy athletes make strong teams. Sports massage therapy helps reduce preventable injuries and keep athletes training at full capacity.

Benefits for coaches:

✔️ Reduced downtime from sprains & strains

✔️ Faster recovery between training cycles

✔️ Fewer injuries across the season

Partner with Elite Bodywork to give your team a competitive edge through performance recovery.

Youth Athletes vs. Adult Athletes – Key Recovery Differences

🧒 Youth Athletes: Require gentler, age-appropriate therapy. Soft tissue care helps balance developing muscles, prevent overuse injuries, and protect long-term growth.
🧑‍🦱 Adult Athletes: Can tolerate deeper recovery, often require nerve resets and fascial release for chronic tightness or repetitive strain.

Tiffany understands these differences and tailors every treatment to the athlete’s age, workload, and performance goals.

Performance & Injury Prevention Partnership (Teams & Programs)

📢 Let’s keep San Clemente’s Track & Field athletes healthy, fast, and meet-ready—every week.

Elite Bodywork partners with youth clubs, high schools, private coaches, athletic trainers, and sports med pros to deliver an integrated recovery system that supports peak performance and season-long availability.

What We Provide (Team-Focused Services)

On-Site Recovery Days — pre-meet tune-ups and post-meet flush (calves, hips, ankles, shoulders).
Injury-Risk Screening — hamstring/quad balance, ankle/knee stability, hip extension, thoracic rotation (throwers).
Event-Specific Treatment — sprinters (hamstrings/Achilles), distance (ITB/plantar), jumpers (patellar/ankle), throwers (rotator cuff/elbow).
Return-to-Play Guidance — communication with coaches/ATs for safe, efficient ramp-ups.
Parent & Athlete Education — self-release, breathwork, and recovery routines to extend results between sessions.

Why Teams Partner With Us

Fewer preventable injuries from overuse and poor mechanics
Faster recovery cycles between training blocks and meets
More consistent athlete availability for key competitions
Scholarship-minded support for athletes pursuing next-level goals

Our Method (Built for Track & Field)

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset to calm nerve-driven pain from starts, landings, and throwing torque
Trigger Point + Myofascial Release to resolve referral pain (calves, hamstrings, shoulders) and restore mobility
FST Mobility to open hips, ankles, and shoulders for stride length, jump takeoff, and throw mechanics
Lymphatic Drainage to manage inflammation post-sprain/tendonitis and after heavy meet loads
Breathwork + Diaphragm Release to improve oxygen efficiency for runners and trunk stability for throwers/jumpers

How Team Integration Works

15-Minute Discovery Call — roster size, event mix, schedule, goals
Screen & Set Up — baseline metrics + event-specific mobility plan
Weekly or Meet-Week Protocol — on-site or clinic-based recovery + progress reports

📆 📲 Book a Team Consultation Today to integrate Elite Bodywork into your Track & Field program in San Clemente.Relieve Pain. Restore Mobility. Recover Stronger.

FAQs for Track & Field Athletes & Families

Q: How often should a Track & Field athlete get sports massage?👉 Every 2–4 weeks during training; more frequently during high competition or recovery phases.

Q: Can massage therapy prevent overuse injuries?👉 Yes. By restoring balance in overworked muscles, athletes avoid common strains, tendonitis, and stress fractures.

Q: Is deep tissue massage safe for younger athletes?👉 Tiffany uses age-appropriate, gentle techniques tailored to growing bodies.

Q: How quickly do athletes feel results?👉 Many notice improved mobility and pain relief immediately; recovery timelines depend on injury severity.

🎥 Self-Relief Video: Simple At-Home Technique for Relief

We believe in empowering our clients with effective self-care techniques between sessions.

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

About Elite Bodywork San Clemente

Led by Tiffany Sandoval, with 13+ years specializing in extending sports careers. Trusted by Pro Athletes, Post-Surgical Clients & Chronic Pain Patients.

Hi, I’m Tiffany Sandoval—Elite Pain Relief & Mobility Expert with over 13 years of experience. As a parent of three athletes, including a teen pursuing professional soccer, I understand firsthand the importance of proper recovery. At Elite Bodywork San Clemente, we educate athletes and families on how to care for their bodies so they can perform at their best, recover faster, and stay injury-free.Connect with her here or on LinkedIn.