Why Sports Massage Is So Important During Summer Training

  • By nabeeh
  • June 30, 2025
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1. Prevents Injury Before It Starts 

When training intensifies, so does the risk of injury. Tight, overused muscles and imbalances in the body often go unnoticed until pain sets in. Regular sports massage helps identify and correct these issues early, improving muscle flexibility and joint mobility to prevent injury before it happens. 

2. Speeds Up Recovery 

Training hard breaks down muscle tissue—which is normal and necessary for improvement—but recovery is where the real gains happen. Sports massage boosts blood flow, reduces muscle soreness, and accelerates the removal of metabolic waste like lactic acid. This allows your body to recover faster and train more effectively. 

3. Enhances Performance 

Whether you’re racing or playing competitively, sports massage improves muscle efficiency, range of motion, and circulation. Athletes often report feeling lighter, more mobile, and mentally sharper after massage therapy—giving you that extra edge when it counts. 

4. Supports Mental Wellbeing and Focus 

Training can be physically demanding—but also mentally draining. Sports massage reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels and promotes relaxation, which is critical during high-pressure seasons. It’s a powerful tool not just for the body, but for staying calm, focused, and mentally strong. 

 

Meet Ciara Alexander – Sports Injury & Exercise Therapist 

We’re proud to welcome Ciara Alexander to the Marlborough House team. With a professional background in sports injury management and rehabilitation, Ciara specialises in: 

  • Sports massage therapy 
  • Post-injury rehabilitation 
  • Exercise programming and recovery plans 

Ciara works with runners, swimmers, cyclists, team players, and gym-goers alike, offering individualised care to help you feel, move, and perform better—throughout the summer and beyond. 

 

Who Can Benefit from Sports Massage? 

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to see the benefits. Ciara works with:
✔️ Triathletes and marathon runners
✔️ Cyclists and swimmers
✔️ Football, rugby, and cricket players
✔️ Gym and HIIT enthusiasts
✔️ Anyone training regularly or recovering from injury 

Whether you’re preparing for a summer race, building strength in a group sport, or simply staying active, sports massage can keep you pain-free, mobile, and performing at your peak. 

 

Book a Sports Massage in Taunton Today 

If you’re training this summer, don’t wait for pain or tightness to slow you down. Ciara Alexander is now taking bookings at Marlborough House Therapy Centre in Taunton, Somerset. Give your body the care it deserves with expert sports therapy massage designed to keep you strong, balanced, and injury-free. 

📍 Marlborough House, 1 Marlborough Road, Taunton, Somerset
📞 Call us: – 01823 272 227
🌐 Visit: www.marlboroughhousetherapycentre.co.uk
📧 Email: contact@mh-tc.com 

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