London Sports Physiotherapy offer professional sports massage therapy in Sutton, delivering targeted, hands-on treatment for athletes, active individuals, and anyone carrying muscle tension, pain, or injury.
Whether you are training for a marathon, recovering from a sports injury, or simply dealing with the aches and tightness that come from a busy, physically demanding life, our experienced sports massage therapists are here to help.
Sports massage is a specialised form of soft tissue therapy that targets the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia to relieve tension, reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery.
Unlike a relaxation massage, sports massage uses a range of techniques, including deep tissue work, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching, to address specific areas of dysfunction and help the body perform and recover at its best.
Despite its name, sports massage is not just for athletes. It is highly beneficial for anyone experiencing muscle tightness, postural strain, stress-related tension, or chronic soft tissue pain, whether that stems from sport, work, or everyday life.
Sports massage offers a wide range of physical and performance benefits, including faster muscle recovery after training or competition, reduced muscle soreness and stiffness, improved flexibility and range of motion, relief from chronic muscle tension and pain, improved circulation and lymphatic drainage, reduced risk of injury, and enhanced athletic performance. Regular sports massage can also have a positive impact on mental wellbeing, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Our sports massage therapists in Sutton regularly treat a broad range of conditions including:
Sports massage works particularly well alongside physiotherapy as part of a wider rehabilitation or injury prevention programme.
Your sports massage session at London Sports Physiotherapy in Sutton begins with a brief consultation to discuss your symptoms, training load, areas of concern, and treatment goals. Your therapist will then use a combination of techniques tailored specifically to your needs, adjusting depth and pressure based on your feedback and comfort throughout.
Sessions typically last 40 minutes depending on your needs. Following treatment, your therapist will provide aftercare advice, which may include hydration guidance, stretching recommendations, and suggested rest or activity levels. Some mild soreness in the 24 to 48 hours following a session is perfectly normal and is a sign that your body is responding to treatment.
Not at all. Sports massage is suitable for anyone from elite athletes and weekend runners to office workers and those recovering from injury. If you have muscles, sports massage can help.
This depends on your activity levels and goals. Those in regular training typically benefit from a massage every two to four weeks, while those using it for injury rehabilitation or pain management may need more frequent sessions initially. Your therapist will advise you on the right frequency for your individual needs.
Sports massage can involve firm pressure and some areas may feel tender, particularly when working on tight or injured tissue. However, your therapist will always work within your comfort levels. Any discomfort should feel productive, the kind that eases as the session progresses, rather than sharp or distressing.
If you are dealing with a specific injury or complex musculoskeletal problem, a physiotherapy assessment is usually the best starting point, as your physiotherapist can diagnose your condition and develop a full treatment plan. Sports massage works brilliantly alongside physiotherapy, and at London Sports Physio in Sutton, our team works closely together to ensure you receive the most effective, joined-up care.
Whether you need to recover faster, move better, or simply release the tension that has been building up, our sports massage therapists at London Sports Physiotherapy in Sutton are ready to help.
Contact us today to book your appointment or to find out more about how sports massage can support your health, performance, and recovery. We are based in Sutton and proudly serve people from across South London and Surrey.
