Sports Massage is usually more focused on movement, muscle function, recovery, and areas affected by physical activity or repetitive strain. Deep Tissue Massage uses slower, deeper techniques to work on persistent muscular tension and tightness. During your session, techniques from both approaches may be combined depending on what your body needs.

No. Sports Massage is suitable for anyone experiencing muscular tension, stiffness, restricted movement, or physical fatigue. It can be especially helpful for people who exercise regularly, work in physically demanding jobs, sit for long periods, stand throughout the day, or perform repetitive movements.

The treatment may feel more intense than a relaxation massage, but it should never feel as though you need to tense or brace your body against the pressure. Your therapist will always work within a level of pressure that feels manageable and allows you to relax.

When the body contracts because the pressure is too painful, it becomes more difficult to work effectively into the deeper muscular layers. The aim is therefore not to create pain, but to use the appropriate level of pressure so the muscles can gradually relax and deeper areas of tension can be addressed safely and effectively.

Dry Cupping uses specially designed cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction. It may be used alongside massage to help release areas of muscular tightness, encourage circulation, and support mobility. Cupping is only included when it is appropriate for your individual treatment.

Dry Cupping can sometimes leave temporary circular marks on the skin. These vary from person to person and usually fade naturally over several days. Your therapist will explain what to expect before using cupping during your treatment.

The ideal frequency depends on your level of muscular tension, lifestyle, activity level, and treatment goals. If you are dealing with a chronic or long-standing issue, you may need a series of regular sessions rather than a single treatment.

Sessions should still allow enough recovery time between appointments so the body can respond and adapt to the treatment. For persistent muscular problems, massage is often most effective when combined with appropriate strengthening, mobility, and stretching exercises between sessions. Your therapist can advise you on a treatment frequency based on how your body is responding.