Whether you’re a professional athlete, a dedicated gym-goer, or someone who simply enjoys staying active, your body is your most important tool. But just like any finely tuned machine, it needs maintenance, care, and recovery.
At Viva Health Clinics Ashford, our Sports Massage Therapy is designed to support your performance, accelerate recovery, and prevent future injuries – all in a safe, clinical environment rooted in expertise and empathy.
What Is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a specialised form of manual therapy that focuses on treating and preventing musculoskeletal issues related to physical activity. It’s not only for elite athletes – it’s for anyone whose body is under regular physical stress.
Through a combination of deep pressure, stretching techniques, and targeted soft tissue work, sports massage helps your muscles recover faster, adapt better, and perform at their best.
Key Benefits of Sports Massage
Sports massage is more than a quick recovery tool – it’s an essential part of a preventative care plan. Here’s what it can help you achieve:
- Improved circulation for faster oxygen and nutrient delivery
- Reduced muscle stiffness and soreness post-training
- Increased range of motion and flexibility
- Support for injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Enhanced mental focus and physical relaxation before competition
- Correction of muscular imbalances or tension patterns
“The body stores the impact of every workout, every sprint, every rep. Sports massage helps you reset – so you can keep moving forward.”
— Dr. Rocco, Co-Founder and Sports Therapy Consultant
When Is Sports Massage Right for You?
You may benefit from sports massage if:
- You train regularly and want to optimise performance
- You’re recovering from a sports-related injury
- You experience recurring muscle tightness, especially in the legs, back, or shoulders
- You’re preparing for a competition or physical challenge
- You’ve recently increased your training intensity or frequency
- You want to complement your physiotherapy or osteopathy plan
(For post-injury recovery, we recommend a combined approach with our Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation team.)
What to Expect During a Session
Each session begins with a brief assessment of your training routine, areas of discomfort, and physical goals. Your therapist will then apply:
- Active and passive stretching
- Deep tissue pressure on tension zones
- Myofascial release to ease restrictions
- Joint mobilisations where appropriate
- Post-session guidance: hydration, stretching, rest
The treatment is adapted depending on whether it’s pre-event, post-event, or maintenance massage, to align with your athletic schedule.
Integrated with Your Wellness Plan
What makes our sports massage unique is how closely it’s integrated with the broader Viva Health Clinics ecosystem. We don’t work in silos. Instead, our therapists collaborate with:
- Osteopaths – to address structural imbalances
- Physiotherapists – to support rehabilitation protocols
- Personal trainers – where relevant, to coordinate recovery strategies
This multidisciplinary synergy ensures you get more than relief – you get results that last.
Book Your Sports Massage in Ashford Today
Your body is built for movement – but it also needs recovery. Whether you’re aiming to perform at your peak, bounce back from fatigue, or simply prevent strain, we’re here to support you.
Take the step that champions take.
Book your Sports Massage in Ashford and discover what your body can do when it’s truly supported.
