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SPORTS MASSAGE

Sports massage is a targeted, hands-on treatment that works on muscles, tendons and fascia to relieve tension, improve mobility and support recovery from training, work and everyday strain. It is useful for both active people and non-athletes, helping to reduce soreness, support injury rehabilitation and improve overall wellbeing and performance.​

What sports massage is

  • Sports massage is a form of deep tissue massage that uses techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and compressions to treat soft tissues involved in movement.​

  • It is typically more focused and goal-driven than a general relaxation massage, aiming to address specific problem areas, overuse patterns or sport-related demands.​

Who it is useful for

  • Athletes and gym-goers use sports massage to reduce soreness, enhance recovery between sessions and help prevent injuries linked to intense or repetitive training.​

  • Non-athletes such as office workers, busy parents and people with postural tension or chronic aches (neck, shoulders, lower back) also benefit, as it helps ease stiffness from long periods of sitting or everyday stress.​

How it improves performance

  • By improving flexibility and range of motion and reducing excessive muscle tightness, sports massage can help you move more efficiently and feel looser during training or competition.​

  • Evidence suggests it does not dramatically boost strength or speed directly, but it can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve perceived recovery, which supports consistent performance across repeated sessions or multi-day events.​

How it supports recovery and injury rehab

  • Sports massage enhances local circulation, which can help clear metabolic by-products, reduce muscle soreness and promote tissue healing after hard exercise or injury.​

  • Used alongside exercise-based rehabilitation, it can support recovery from sprains, strains and overuse injuries by easing protective muscle spasm and allowing more comfortable, effective movement retraining.​

Wider health and wellbeing benefits

  • Regular sports massage can lower muscle tension linked to stress, promote relaxation and improve body awareness, which often leads to better posture and fewer everyday aches.​

  • Many people report feeling more energised, sleeping better and experiencing less persistent pain when massage is part of their ongoing self-care or training routine.