Welcome to Motherwell Physio, where we offer exceptional sports massage services to support athletes and individuals engaged in physical activities, including work. Our highly skilled therapists understand the unique needs of active individuals and is dedicated to providing targeted treatments that enhance performance, aid in injury prevention, and promote optimal recovery.
Sports massage is a specialised technique that focuses on specific areas of the body that are subjected to stress and strain due to sports or physical activities. At Motherwell Physio, our therapists have extensive experience in working with athletes across various disciplines, from professional sportspeople to weekend warriors. They utilise a combination of deep tissue massage, stretching, and other manual therapy techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility, increase blood flow, and promote faster recovery.
By incorporating sports massage into your training routine, you can expect numerous benefits, including reduced muscle soreness, improved range of motion, enhanced muscular performance, and decreased risk of injuries. Our therapists take a personalised approach, understanding your unique goals and physical demands, to tailor the sports massage session to your specific needs.
Experience the power of sports massage at Motherwell Physio and take your performance to new heights. Our highly skilled therapists are ready to support you in achieving your athletic goals. Contact us today to book an appointment and unlock the benefits of sports massage. Your body will thank you for it!
Sports Massage FAQs
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It’s a massage type for people that are physically active and looking to help reduce niggles and enhance recovery. However you don’t have to be sporty to get one
Yes. The pressure and techniques can be adapted to when you are next due to exercise.
We don’t personally provide it for pregnant women, and would advise that you seek out a pregnancy massage if pregnant.
They can be uncomfortable and a bit sore in some areas, but the pressure is adaptable so as to not make it painful.. Unless you want it to be somewhat sore.
Not directly. A systematic review by Davies et al. (2020) looked at multiple research papers and found it did not directly improve performance however it does help with the sensation of DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness) and can help improve flexibility. These in turn may influence recovery.
It can help reduce muscle tension and discomfort that can allow you to progress easier through your rehab plan and overcome injuries sooner
Yes. Massage is well documented to reduce both pain and relieve stress
We offer different lengths here at Motherwell Physio, from 30-60mins. We allow you to decide what you would prefer, and then we will fit into each session what areas you want covered. However please be aware that doing a whole body in 30mins only means doing each area for a few minutes so if your wanting bigger areas covered we would suggest you go for 45minutes at least.
It ranges depending on location, area and experience of the clinician but an average guide to follow works out between to £1-2 a minute. Our prices can be found on our pricing page
Wear loose fitting clothing around the area you are looking to get worked on
That is up to you. Some people get them as a once off, but most people tend to do it regularly once every 3-4 weeks.