Sports massage has a number of physical, physiological and psychological benefits. As well as helping the body to recover from any injuries incurred as a result of strenuous physical activity, a course of therapy also has a role to play in any athlete or sportsperson’s long-term injury prevention strategy.

Setting aside time for regular massage treatment can help to improve performance, mobility and overall long-term well-being. The physical benefits include:

Pain reduction

Sports massage therapy removes the tension and waste products in the body which cause pain, as well as helping to release the body’s natural endorphins.

Improved circulation and delivery of nutrients to the muscles

Helping to increase the blood flow to the tissues, allowing nutrients to pass through to them more easily.

Breakdown of scar tissue

A course of sports massage therapy is useful in breaking down the scar tissues of the body which helps to increase blood flow to supply muscles and tissues.

Reducing stress in the connective tissues

Sports massage manipulates and stretches connective muscle tissues, with the aim of releasing stress and built-up pressure. Intense sports training can cause tissues to become hard and inflexible. Stretching the muscle tissues can help to reverse this inflexibility.

Reducing stress and anxiety

Sports massage is useful for reducing anxiety and stress, which helps to improve mood and overall sports performance.

Before booking a course of  therapy, it’s worth bearing in mind whether it’s the right treatment for you. We also offer deep tissue massage as a service at Bodytonic, and there are similarities between the two services.

• Both sports massage and deep tissue therapy use firm pressure to release reduce muscle tension, improve circulation and promote overall flexibility.
• Both therapies are helpful in improving overall physical and physiological wellbeing, as well as reducing overall stress and anxiety.
• Deep tissue and sports massage are both treatments which can help the body recover from physical injury.

If you are looking for a Sports, Deep Tissue or Pregnancy massage today why not book online and receive 10% discount on your 1st treatment.

We offer treatment in all three of our clinics. Drop into our Canada Water, Stratford or Wapping clinic to find out more about how a course of sports massage treatment may be able to help you.

*Your first treatment and 10% discount

• One of our fully qualified and registered professional practitioners will discuss with yourself which areas treatment is needed.
• 10% discount is on 1st treatment only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Appointment must be booked online.
• 10% discount is not available on osteopathy treatments.