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Sports massage plymouth

Sports Massage Therapy
Central
Located in the city centre
Experienced
Experienced masseuse
Parking
Plenty of parking nearby
£40
45 minutes

Sports massage is designed to relieve muscle tension and improve mobility, helping you move with ease. Targeted techniques address:

  • Soft tissues and surrounding muscles to alleviate discomfort and support recovery
  • Chiropractic adjustments complement this by enhancing spinal alignment and restoring joint function
Eleanor (Ellie) Rickeard
Bsc FDsc MFHT
Sports Therapist

How can sports massage help?

Targeted Release

Targeted techniques release tension, allowing tight muscles to relax and recover more effectively.

Pain Relief

By addressing muscle knots and soft tissue discomfort, sports massage helps reduce pain and restore comfort.

Improved Circulation

Enhanced blood flow delivers vital nutrients and oxygen to muscles, speeding up recovery and reducing stiffness.

Stress Reduction

Massage promotes the release of endorphins, helping you feel more relaxed and less stressed.

Enhanced Flexibility

By reducing muscle tightness, sports massage improves range of motion and overall flexibility.

Improved Sleep Quality

A relaxed body and mind can lead to deeper, more restful sleep.

Enhanced Mood and Wellbeing

Regular sessions support mental health by reducing tension and promoting a sense of calm and balance.

Injury Prevention

Sports massage helps identify muscle imbalances and tight areas, reducing the risk of injury and keeping you active.

Techniques used as part of your sports therapy treatment

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage focuses on targeting deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. Using firm pressure and slow strokes, it’s ideal for releasing chronic muscle tension, breaking down adhesions (knots), and improving mobility.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

  • Relieves chronic pain and tension
  • Improves posture and range of motion
  • Helps with injury recovery
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Eases repetitive strain from daily activities or sports

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is a gentle, relaxing massage technique that uses long, flowing strokes, kneading, and circular movements. It’s perfect for promoting overall relaxation and improving circulation.

Benefits of Swedish Massage

  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Enhances blood flow and lymphatic drainage
  • Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Supports immune function through relaxation

Rehabilitation Plan

Rehabilitation exercises support recovery from injury or surgery by improving tissue healing and restoring movement. Techniques are tailored to each client’s condition and may involve mobilisation, strengthening and/or stretching.

Benefits of Rehabilitation Massage

  • Speeds up recovery from injury
  • Reduces pain, swelling, and scar tissue formation
  • Restores mobility and flexibility
  • Prevents re-injury by addressing muscle imbalances
  • Complements physiotherapy or chiropractic care

Cupping

Cupping is a traditional therapy using suction cups placed on the skin to stimulate blood flow, reduce tension, and promote healing. It may leave temporary circular marks but is safe and well-tolerated.

Benefits of Cupping

  • Increases circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Loosens tight muscles and fascia
  • Helps release toxins and reduce inflammation
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Eases repetitive strain from daily activities or sports

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic Ultrasound uses sound waves to penetrate soft tissues, promoting healing at a cellular level. It’s often used for joint or muscle injuries and soft tissue dysfunction.

Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound

  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Accelerates tissue repair and healing
  • Improves local blood flow
  • Breaks down scar tissue
  • Useful for tendon, ligament, and joint issues

What is Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology Taping involves applying stretchy, skin-friendly tape to support muscles and joints without restricting movement. It’s commonly used in sports rehab and posture correction.

Benefits of Kinesiology Taping

  • Supports injured or overused muscles
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation
  • Enhances movement and proprioception
  • Aids posture correction and alignment
  • Promotes faster recovery

How does it work?

Sports massage therapy works by targeting muscles, tendons, and ligaments to relieve tension, improve flexibility, and promote recovery.

It enhances blood flow and helps alleviate pain, making it ideal for both injury management and performance enhancement.

When performed by a qualified therapist, sports massage is safe and effective. However, individuals with fractures, open wounds, or severe inflammation should seek medical advice before treatment.

By tailoring sessions to your needs, a skilled therapist ensures a safe and beneficial experience for your physical health and athletic goals.

Located in the heart of the Plymouth city centre

Can I see a sports therapist if I'm seeing a chiropractor?

  • Yes, chiropractic and sports therapy go hand in hand working synergistically to improve the benefits of the other therapy
  • Your chiropractor can work on your joints, posture and alignment and nervous system
  • The sports therapist is able to work on the muscles to relieve tension and go through rehab protocols with you to strengthen weaker muscles
  • This gives you a well rounded approach to your physical wellbeing