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Whether you’re a long distance runner, a regular gym go-er, or that work horse who is stuck sat down for long periods at a desk or in a car, then it’s likely someone, somewhere, has told you to book in for a sports or deep tissue massage.
The standard response usually being, “Yep, I totally should, but I’m just too busy or a bit scared of what to expect”, maybe you’ve probably wondered what the difference between a sports massage and a deep tissue massage actually is…
It’s really common to lump the two together, as they share similar techniques, traits and end goals. However, there’s some important distinctions between them both. Read on to discover what they are, so that when you come to book, you’re fully informed.
Deep Tissue Massage
A deep tissue massage is pretty much what it says on the tin. Your therapist will use firm pressure to manipulate the deeper tissues in the body, including the muscles. Unlike Sports massage, this treatment focuses to reduce newer, smaller areas of tension across the entire body rather than the larger, older knots or any previous injuries you might have.
Just like a workout, this treatment has the same effect on the body, promoting increased blood flow and breaking down of muscle mass that has slowly been building up. It is therefore not unusual to be a bit sore and achy after this treatment, but this should ease off after about 72 hours.
Sports Massage
Sports massage on the other hand, will help to break down the larger and older knots and also help with recovery from injuries. This is because your therapist will use passive stretching techniques alongside other techniques that will manipulate and stretch the tissues to increase range of movement and prevent injuries.
A therapist that is qualified to perform a sports massage treatment will have a more extensive knowledge of the anatomy than those qualified only for deep tissue treatments. You can therefore expect the treatment to begin with a postural assessment and run through of any injuries you may have.
During the treatment your therapist will use a combination of techniques including trigger point release, joint mobilisation and passive stretching such as soft tissue release and myofascial release. This is not a relaxing massage and you should be aware that you might feel some discomfort due to the nature of the treatment. However, the therapist will always do as much as they can to make you feel as comfortable as possible at all times.
So, there you have it! In a nutshell, Deep Tissue massage is the best option for newer complaints like minor aches and pains, whereas Sports massage is more appropriate for the treatment of injuries or of knots that have built up over time in the muscles. We hope that this had made choosing which treatment to have a little easier for you.
Pricing
Consultation, Assessment & Treatment (+ Mobile Treatments)
30 mins - £30
45 mins - £40
60 mins - £50
Further Treatments
30 mins - £25
45 mins - £35
60 mins - £40
Best Regards,
The DOMS Team
