Sports Massage In Portsmouth and Eastleigh
Active Motion Injury Clinic offers expert sports massage and deep tissue massage in Portsmouth, Eastleigh and surrounding areas*. Whether you are recovering from injury, managing muscle tension, or looking to improve performance and recovery, our clinically trained team delivers massage with genuine therapeutic purpose.
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*surrounding areas: Romsey, Southampton, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Waterlooville, Chichester, Emsworth, Peterfield
What Is Sports Massage?
Sports massage uses targeted soft tissue techniques to release tight muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, and support the body’s recovery. Despite the name, it is not just for sports people. It is one of our most popular treatments for people managing stress-related tension, desk-based posture problems, and chronic muscle tightness.
A systematic review published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine found that massage performed within two hours of exercise significantly reduced delayed onset muscle soreness at 24 and 48 hours post-exercise (Best et al., 2008).
Reference: Best TM et al. (2008). Effectiveness of sports massage for recovery of skeletal muscle from strenuous exercise. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 18(5), 446-460.
What Sports Massage Can Help With
- Tight, aching muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Lower back tightness and pain
- Post-event or post-training muscle soreness and fatigue
- Calf, hamstring, and hip flexor tightness
- IT band tightness and associated knee pain
- Stress-related tension and headaches
- General mobility and flexibility maintenance
Unlike a standard relaxation massage, our sports massage is delivered by trained clinical professionals who understand how the body works. While you are on the table, you can ask us anything about your aches and pains.
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Appointment Options
- 30 minutes: ideal for targeting a specific area or managing stress-related shoulder and neck tension
- 45 minutes: a good all-round option for regular maintenance
- 60 minutes: recommended for post-event recovery, full-body treatment, or more complex muscle issues
Sports Massage FAQs
Is sports massage painful?
It can be uncomfortable in areas of significant tension, which patients often describe as a good hurt. We always work within your tolerance and will check in with you throughout. Any discomfort during treatment should ease within 24 to 48 hours.
How often should I get a sports massage?
This depends on your activity level and what you are managing. Active people often benefit from monthly maintenance. Those recovering from injury or training intensively may benefit from every two to three weeks. We will advise you based on your situation.
Do I need to be sporty to have a sports massage?
Not at all. The majority of our sports massage clients are not competitive athletes. They are people with desk jobs, chronic tension, or everyday aches and pains. Sports massage simply refers to the technique, not the clientele.
Can sports massage help with lower back pain?
Yes. Releasing tension in the glutes, hip flexors, and paraspinal muscles often provides significant relief from lower back pain. Many patients combine regular sports massage with our back pain treatment programme for best results.
How much does each session cost for back pain?
This all depends on the length of time of the massage treatment session. Prices start from £50 for a 30 minute sports massage appointment.
