For active bodies and athletic recovery
Sports Massage
Sports massage is not only for elite athletes — it is for anyone who exercises regularly and wants to train harder, recover faster, and stay injury-free for longer. Whether you run, cycle, lift weights, play sport, or simply lead an active life, sports massage addresses the specific muscular demands of your activity.
What Is Sports Massage?
Sports massage draws from deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, and targeted stretching to address the specific patterns of muscular tension, tightness, and fatigue that result from regular physical activity. It is more focused and functional than general relaxation massage — the goal is improved physical performance, faster recovery, and reduced injury risk.
Pre-Event and Post-Event
Sports massage serves different purposes depending on timing. Pre-event massage (24-48 hours before a race or competition) uses lighter, stimulating techniques to increase blood flow, warm the tissues, and prime the neuromuscular system. Post-event massage (24-72 hours after) uses deeper, restorative techniques to clear metabolic waste, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the repair of microtrauma in the muscle fibres.
Maintenance sports massage — the most commonly booked type — is performed between training blocks and addresses accumulated tension, identifies developing problem areas before they become injuries, and maintains tissue quality over the long training season.
Common Treatment Areas
For runners: calves, hamstrings, IT band, quadriceps, hip flexors, and lower back. For cyclists: hamstrings, quadriceps, piriformis, upper trapezius (from road position), and hip flexors. For gym-based training: depending on the programme — typically upper back, pectorals, biceps/triceps, and lower back for lifting-focused work.
Recovery and Injury Prevention
The most consistent finding in sports massage research is the reduction in next-day soreness (DOMS) when massage is performed within 72 hours of training. Beyond this, regular sports massage maintains tissue pliability and identifies areas of concern — developing trigger points, early fascial restriction, or the muscle imbalances that precede most overuse injuries — before they become significant problems.
Benefits
- Faster recovery between training sessions
- Reduced DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Injury prevention through tissue maintenance
- Identification of problem areas before they become injuries
- Better training performance
Who It's For
- Runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes
- Gym-goers and strength trainers
- Weekend warriors and recreational athletes
- Those preparing for or recovering from events
- Anyone with an active lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a sports massage relative to my training?
For recovery: 24-72 hours after a hard session or event. For maintenance: any time between training blocks. Avoid deep sports massage in the 24 hours before a key session or race.
Do I need to be a serious athlete for sports massage?
No. Sports massage is appropriate for anyone who exercises regularly — from those who run twice a week to those training for marathons. The techniques are adjusted to your level and goals.
What should I tell you before a sports massage?
Your sport or training type, current training volume, any areas of concern, recent injuries, and what you want from the session (recovery, specific area focus, general maintenance).
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