Acute Injury Management:

Sports massage plays an essential role in the early management of acute injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains. Once the initial inflammation has subsided, our clinicians use specialised techniques to promote circulation, reduce muscle tension, and encourage healing within the affected tissues. This can help reduce scar tissue formation and accelerate your return to activity.

Post-Event Recovery:

After a demanding event or intense training session, your muscles need time and support to recover. Sports massage helps to flush out metabolic waste products, decrease post-exercise soreness (DOMS), and restore muscle balance. It’s a vital part of any recovery protocol, ensuring you’re ready to perform again sooner and with reduced risk of injury.

Relaxation & Stress Relief:

While sports massage is often associated with performance and injury recovery, it's also incredibly effective for deep relaxation. Chronic muscular tension, whether from training or day-to-day stress, can contribute to pain and dysfunction. Our clinicians use tailored techniques to release tight areas, calm the nervous system, and promote a sense of well-being—helping you reset both physically and mentally.

Enhancing Athletic Performance:

Athletes at all levels benefit from sports massage as a tool to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and maintain optimal muscle function. Regular treatment helps identify and address early signs of muscular imbalance or overuse, reducing the risk of injury and allowing for consistent, high-level performance.

Improving Mobility & Movement Quality:

Restricted mobility can stem from muscle tightness, fascial restrictions, or old injuries. Our sports massage therapists work closely with our broader clinical team to address these limitations, helping to restore movement efficiency and prevent compensatory patterns that could lead to further issues down the line.

Soft Tissue Pain Management:

Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, tension headaches, or stubborn muscle knots, sports massage provides relief by targeting the underlying soft tissue dysfunction. It’s a powerful adjunct to physiotherapy, osteopathy, or exercise rehabilitation, contributing to long-term pain reduction and improved quality of life.

Expert Care You Can Trust

At The Move Clinic, all of our sports massage treatments are delivered by qualified, experienced clinicians who understand the demands of sport, the complexity of the human body, and the importance of personalised care. We take a holistic approach—working with you to understand your goals, whether you're returning from injury, training for an event, or managing chronic discomfort.

Sports massage is not just for elite athletes—it’s for anyone who wants to move better, recover faster, and feel their best.

Ready to experience the benefits of sports massage?

Book your session today at The Move Clinic and take the next step toward a healthier, more mobile you.