Sports Massage

Sports massage is a targeted, hands-on therapy that works on the soft tissues of the body (muscles, tendons and ligaments) to reduce tension, relieve pain and support recovery.

Despite the name, sports massage isn't just for athletes. It benefits anyone dealing with muscle tightness, postural strain, overuse injuries or the physical demands of an active lifestyle. Whether you're training for an event, recovering from injury or simply sitting at a desk all day, sports massage can make a significant difference to how your body feels and functions.

At Proactive Chiropractic, our sports massage sessions are tailored to your individual needs. We'll take time to understand what's going on in your body before treating you, so you leave feeling better, not just relaxed.

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Sports massage can help with:

  • Deep, targeted pressure is applied to overworked or shortened muscles to release tension and reduce discomfort, particularly effective for the neck, shoulders, lower back, glutes and legs.


  • Sports massage accelerates recovery by improving circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and get you back to training sooner.

  • Regular massage helps identify and address areas of tightness or imbalance before they develop into injuries. Ideal for athletes and active individuals who want to stay performing at their best.

  • Used alongside other treatments, sports massage supports tissue healing by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions, improving flexibility and restoring normal movement patterns.

  • If you spend long hours at a desk, driving, or doing repetitive physical work, sports massage can address the chronic tension patterns that build up over time and contribute to pain and stiffness.

  • A lighter, stimulating massage before competition, race or a big training session can help warm up the muscles, improve circulation and mentally prepare you to perform.

  • Ideal after a race, match or tough training session, post-event massage helps flush out metabolic waste, reduce muscle soreness and speed up your return to full training.