Shaun's Sports Massage

Shaun's Sports Massage Affordable Massage Therapy. £30 for a 30 minutes appointment and £45 for a 60 minutes appointment.

17/03/2026

Sciatica is still a big issue this time of year and I’m treating it daily.

That constant nerve pain down the leg isn’t something you just “stretch off.”

One technique I’ve used for years is anchoring the piriformis, then taking the hip through controlled internal and external rotation.

Because treating the muscle while it’s moving is what helps free things up properly — not just working on it statically.

That’s where real change happens.
Less tension. Better movement. Reduced nerve irritation.

If you’re dealing with sciatica or any other nerve issue, give me a shout.

Train Hard. Recover Smart.

12/03/2026

Good luck to competing at HYROX Glasgow this weekend.

I’ve recently started treating him, and with the workload this lad is putting in, weekly treatments are a must to keep him moving well and recovering properly.

This session was mostly focused on the legs — because that’s what will carry him over the line.

Best of luck mate, go smash it. ❤️

11/03/2026

Train Hard. Recover Smart.

I’ve spent 10 years working in recovery, helping people move better, train harder, and get rid of the knots holding them back.

Deep tissue massage alongside an active lifestyle helps you get the very best out of your body and your training.

Tight muscles, aches, or stubborn knots?
Nothing a good elbow can’t fix.

📍 Where to find me:
• Monday & Saturday — Castleford Clinic
• Tuesday–Friday — Outwood

Drop me a message to book in — and start your loyalty card at your next session. 🙌🏽💳

05/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ Helping Mike With His IT Band

Runner Mike came in this week with pain on the outside of his knee while running a common sign of IT band irritation.

Often it’s not the band itself that’s the problem, but how the hip controls the leg during running.

So along with treatment we added a couple of simple drills before his runs:

• Banded lateral walks – activate the glutes
• Controlled step downs – improve knee and hip control under load

Running is basically thousands of single-leg landings, so better control at the hip means less stress going through the knee.

Small changes. Big difference when done consistently.

📍 Shaun Pick Sports Massage
Train hard. Recover smart.


27/02/2026

10 years I’ve worked in recovery.

I was on the treatment bed myself from 16 in the academy system, so I’ve seen first hand what works, and what doesn’t.

Recovery isn’t something you do once. It’s a daily investment in your body, your performance, and your longevity.

If you need treatment, or advice on anything recovery-based, give me a shout.

Working days:

📍 Monday/Saturday Castleford
📍 Tuesday-Friday Outwood

Message to book.

Shaun Pick Sports Massage
Pressure. Power. Precision.

24/02/2026

WEEK 8 POST OP — STARTING STRENGTH

Pec reconstruction rehab.

This is where strength begins.

Not heavy.
Not explosive.
Controlled. Intentional. Earned.

This stage isn’t about pushing limits,
it’s about teaching the muscle to switch back on.

At 8 weeks post repair, the tendon is healing but still vulnerable.

This phase is about:

• Restoring activation
• Building tendon tolerance
• Laying the foundation for real strength

Brick by brick.

21/02/2026

After 10 years of treating, I wanted to give something back to the people who’ve trusted me with their recovery.

Loyalty Cards are now available at Shaun Pick Sports Massage 💳

Ask for your card at your next session and start building towards your free treatment.

Shaun Pick Sports Massage
Outwood & Castleford

17/02/2026

Rugby season’s back and I’m itching for a game.

Nothing beats summer rugby. Ball in hand, sun out, and a shoulder sunk into someone.

May 31st 2025 was the tackle that ended my season.

Late December, surgery was a success. Now I’m finally cleared to start building strength again, steady.

It’s a long process. No shortcuts. You can’t rush it.

Everything now is geared towards comeback season — Summer 2026.

Until then, I’m in the treatment room at and Castleford, helping others stay on the field.

If you need treatment, message to book.

Shaun Pick Sports Massage

15/02/2026

Therapist Approved Foam Rolling.

Most people foam roll wrong.

They rush it.
They roll over joints.
They think pain means progress.

Here’s the simple rule:

Before training → 30–60 seconds prep
After training → 1–2 minutes slow recovery

Roll muscle.
Not joints.
Slow it down.
Breathe.

Recovery isn’t optional if you’re training hard.

Shaun Pick Sports Massage


10/02/2026

The Magic of the Challenge Cup

Some clubs you play for.
Some clubs are part of you

For me, it’s always been Lock Lane ARLFC.

The only amateur club I’ve ever known.
Since I was six years old.

So seeing the lads step out last Friday against the reigning Super League champions Hull Kingston Rovers hit differently.

An amateur team
against one of the best professional sides in the country, who now go on to face Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge.

The standard. The magnitude of it.

And the lads stood up and were counted .

Couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved.

A common phrase I heard was:
“Bet you wished you were playing.”
and yeah it really did sting watching from the sidelines.

Nothing worse than not being out there with your own club.

But that fire just builds.

Return of The Pick, June/July.

02/02/2026

Recovery Starts Here

Second full week back working and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful.
Thank you to every single client who’s booked in and trusted me with their recovery again 🙌🏽
Good to be back doing the job I love.

If you’re feeling tight, sore, or training hard this February, drop me a message and we’ll get you sorted.

📍 Castleford – Monday & Saturday
📍 – Tuesday to Friday

29/01/2026

Week 4 post pec reconstruction 💪🏽

Feeling way more confident with movement now.
Range’s coming back. Control feels sharper every day.

Still no strength work yet, healing first, always.

Pendulums.
Stick mobility.
Scap setting.

The boring stuff… but this is what actually gets you back properly.

And the good news…
I’m back treating as normal down at , helping you lot stay injury-free while I rebuild myself too 🙌🏽

Movement first. Strength later.

Address

40 Lower Oxford Street
Castleford
WF104AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 2pm - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+447710013182

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