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Sports Massage

Sports Massage is a technique-driven, highly focused treatment designed to support the body through training, movement, and everyday physical stresses. It leans more on precision and anatomy than on harmonised flow — making it ideal for people who want meaningful work on specific problem areas rather than an all-over relaxation session.

This treatment uses deeper manual techniques, myofascial-style work, targeted pressure, stretching, joint mobilisations, and hands-on methods that follow the structure and function of the muscles. The approach is more technical, thorough, and area-specific, with less emphasis on soft transitions and more on addressing what’s actually limiting your movement or comfort.

Unlike relaxation-based sessions, Sports Massage focuses on the body’s mechanical side — how muscles work together, where tension builds, and how to release it efficiently. Troubled areas often receive most or even the entire session’s attention, depending on what you need.

Because the pressure is often deeper and more direct, there can be moments of discomfort. But you’re always in control: the goal is to work within a tolerable, productive level of intensity, never beyond what your body can comfortably handle.

Sports Massage may help with:

- Localised tightness in hamstrings, quads, calves, glutes, or upper body
- Shoulder and neck tension from training, lifting, or repetitive strain
- Limited mobility in hips, back, or shoulders
- Muscle fatigue or slow recovery
- Postural tension from long hours of sitting
- Pre-event readiness or post-event recovery
- “Niggles” that don’t require rehab but need hands-on attention

You can expect a treatment that feels purposeful, clear, and anatomically guided. The work is more intense than a relaxation session, but also highly effective for physically active people — whether you train regularly, cycle, run, lift, do classes, or simply feel the effects of an active lifestyle.

If you want support that’s rooted in technique, targeted release, and practical results, Sports Massage offers a direct and effective way to help your body move and perform better.

Useful FAQs for Sports Massage: 1. Is sports massage painful? It can be intense, especially on tight muscles, but it should always stay within a tolerable level. 2. Is this only for athletes? No. It's for anyone physically active, whether you train regularly or simply feel tight from daily movement. 3. What’s the difference between sports massage and deep tissue? Sports massage is more technical, anatomy-focused, and directed at specific areas. It follows structure and function rather than overall flow. 4. Will the whole session focus on one area? It can, especially if one region needs more attention. 5. What techniques are used? Deeper pressure, myofascial-style work, stretching, trigger point release, and joint mobilisations. 6. Can sports massage help with recurring tightness? Yes. It's effective for tension linked to training, posture, or repetitive strain. 7. Will I feel sore afterwards? Some soreness for 24-48 hours is possible and normal. 8. Is this treatment good for stress? Indirectly. It focuses on physical tension rather than emotional or psychological relaxation. 9. What should I tell the therapist before starting? Any concerns, training load, injuries, or movements that feel restricted. 10. How often should I book sports massage? Every 2-4 weeks for general maintenance, or weekly for short periods if addressing a specific issue.
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