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🏄 Youth Surf Massage & Injury Rehab in San Clemente | Elite Bodywork

  • Tiffany Sandoval
  • Mar 4
  • 4 min read

Updated: Sep 17

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#SurfMassage #SurferRecovery #EliteRecovery #YouthSurfTraining #SurfInjuryPrevention #PeakPerformance

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The Demands of Surfing

Surfing is a full-body sport requiring powerful shoulders for paddling, explosive core strength for pop-ups, and hip mobility for deep turns. Hours in the water test endurance while wipeouts create torque and compression. Top risks: shoulder impingement, low back pain, hip flexor strain, wrist tendonitis.


Athlete Fears: Injury, Pain & Lost Performance

Surfers worry about missing the next swell, losing competition points, or risking long-term shoulder or spine damage. Parents fear overuse injuries derailing youth careers. Coaches fear inconsistent performance and downtime. Elite Bodywork San Clemente provides the clinical recovery system that athletes can trust.

Our Signature Soft Tissue Approach for Surfers

  • RAPID NeuroFascial Reset: Resolves nerve irritation from wipeouts, torque, and repetitive paddling.

  • Trigger Point Therapy: Clears referred pain in shoulders, lats, low back, and hips.

  • Myofascial Release: Restores length across Superficial Back & Spiral Lines stressed by surfing posture.

  • Vodder Lymphatic Drainage: Reduces inflammation post-sprain, tendonitis, or competition swelling.

  • Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST): Unlocks shoulders, hips, and ankles for fluid mechanics.

  • Cupping & Breathwork: Improves circulation, calms the nervous system, enhances oxygen use.

  • Abdominal & Diaphragm Release: Expands lung capacity for paddling endurance and wipeout hold-downs.

🌊 Surf-Specific Breakdown – Muscles Used, Common Injuries & Elite Recovery Solutions 🏄‍♂️

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🏄 Shortboard Surfers

  • Key Muscles: Rotator cuff, core, hip flexors, lumbar spine.

  • Common Injuries: Shoulder impingement, low back compression, groin strain.

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: RAPID resets for nerve entrapment, FST hip opening, trigger point release in lats & glutes.


🏄‍♀️ Longboard Surfers

  • Key Muscles: Shoulders, triceps, core, quads.

  • Common Injuries: Paddle shoulder, knee strain, neck stiffness.

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: Myofascial release for shoulders/neck, lymphatic drainage post-competition, FST for hip/knee mechanics.


🌊 Big Wave Surfers

  • Key Muscles: Quads, hamstrings, core, shoulders, spine.

  • Common Injuries: Hamstring tears, ankle sprains, rib bruising.

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: RAPID nerve resets, deep myofascial release, lymphatic drainage for impact trauma.

🏊‍♂️How Soft Tissue Therapy Helps Junior Lifeguards:


Junior Lifeguards Massage

  • Key Muscles: Shoulders, hips, low back, calves.

  • Common Injuries: Rotator cuff fatigue, ankle instability, spinal compression.

  • Elite Bodywork Solutions: Pre/post training sports massage, FST for mobility, recovery protocols to prevent overuse.

For Parents: Injury Prevention & Long-Term Performance

Growth spurts and overtraining make youth surfers prone to shoulder and spine issues. Elite Bodywork ensures:

✅ Faster recovery between practices

✅ Safer, age-appropriate techniques

✅ Long-term mobility for performance and career growth

For Coaches: Keeping Athletes Competition-Ready

Healthy athletes = more water time, fewer missed practices. Our system delivers:

✅ Faster recovery post-training

✅ Improved mechanics and flexibility

✅ Team consultation for recovery integration

Youth Athletes vs. Adult Athletes: Key Recovery Differences

  • Youth: Lighter intensity, growth-safe mobilizations, injury prevention focus.

  • Adults: Deeper resets, advanced fascial and nerve work for chronic patterns.

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

Move: Lacrosse Ball Chest Release for Surfers

  • Goal: Open tight pecs & shoulders for stronger paddling.

  • Setup: Place ball against wall, lean chest just above armpit crease.

  • Steps:

    1. Roll slowly side-to-side 30–45s.

    2. Hold on tender spot, inhale 4 / exhale 6.

    3. Repeat 2 rounds per side.

  • Pro Tip: Retest shoulder ROM—notice easier overhead reach.

  • Safety: Avoid numbness or sharp pain.






FAQs for Surfers & Families

Q: How often should surfers book sessions? A: Every 2–4 weeks for prevention; weekly during heavy training/competition.

Q: Is sports massage safe for youth surfers? A: Yes—techniques are tailored to growth stage and tolerance.

Q: What results can I expect? A: Reduced soreness, improved mobility, faster recovery—often within 1–2 sessions.

Performance & Injury Prevention Partnership (Teams & Programs)

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

  • Injury-Risk Screening (shoulder, spine, hip metrics)

  • Surf-Specific Treatment Protocols

  • Return-to-Play Collaboration with coaches & PTs

  • Athlete Education: self-release, breathwork, recovery hygiene


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Tiffany Sandoval with Elite Pain Relief specializing in Medical Sports Massage Practices in OC.

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, I ensure each young athlete is educated about their treatment, understands their body’s needs, and feels empowered to take control of their performance and recovery.-free. Connect with her here or on LinkedIn.

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