Lifting hard takes a toll, and restoration cannot be an afterthought. Massage, chiropractic care, fascial stretch therapy, osteopathy, and yoga all have a place in serious recovery.
A rehab-focused piece explaining why passive therapies can help, but active movement still needs to drive the recovery process.
Professional massage and self-massage both belong in a serious recovery system. Hands-on work, stress relief, muscle quality, and tools like The Stick all get practical attention.