Sports Massage

There is no "righ" time to have a sports massage, everyone differs in their needs and responds differently to treatment. Please speak to your Sports Massage Therapist for advice after your first treatment.

The ideal frequency varies depending on your individual needs, the nature of your injury or discomfort, and your personal goals.

If you're looking for general maintenance and support between sessions, a monthly massage may be enough, especially if you’re following any recommended stretches or mobility work at home.

If you're dealing with a longstanding issue and want to see real improvement, a short course of more frequent treatments over a few weeks can be much more effective. Typically, three to four sessions can make a significant difference, especially if you're doing your prescribed exercises consistently.

For athletes or those in intensive training phases, weekly sessions or even more frequent treatments might be beneficial, particularly in the lead-up to competition.

Ultimately, how often you need massage therapy depends on your goals and how committed you are to supporting your progress between sessions.

Absolutely! Sports Massage is not just for athletes. Anyone leading an active, healthy life can benefit from sports massage to keep their body in check. The regular use of sports massage therapy can prevent a variety of injuries. Sports massage is great for relieving built up tension, restoring balance and aiding relaxation.

Every person reacts differently to sports massage. Depending on your personal response to treatment, benefits can be immediate or soft tissues may take a couple of days to settle and restore balance. Techniques can be used to invigorate or relax body and mind.

You will be asked to strip down to your underwear but we use towels to cover you and always keep your modesty in mind. It is important that you feel comfortable at all times. If you feel more comfortable, you can bring a pair of shorts.

No. The sports massage therapist will work within your pain threshold, some techniques may be more uncomfortable initially but should ease off after a short period of time. Pain is a personal emotion which everyone tolerates differently. It is important you communicate with your therapist if you feel the pressure is too uncomfortable.

At certain points during the massage ‘trigger points’ may be found, i.e. tender areas that may be localised or refer elsewhere. It is important to tell the massage therapist when you experience any increase of discomfort and certainly if this becomes outside of your comfort range. The last thing we are looking to do is add more discomfort on top of any you are already experiencing and it is very easy to adjust the level of pressure to suit you.

Each person reacts differently to sports massage. Depending on your personal response to treatment, benefits can be immediate or soft tissues may take a couple of days to settle and restore balance.

Massage is not recommended in cases where you may be experiencing the following conditions:

• Infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds

• Immediately after surgery

• Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor

• People with osteoporosis should consult their doctor before getting a massage

• Prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage

• Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumours, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures