Our aim at Birmingham Sports Massage is to provide you with a tailored Sports Massage completed by one of our degree level therapists. Having studied at degree level we are able to offer advice and a complimentary in depth posture assessment (please request when booking to reserve the extra time).

Sports massage is a form of manipulation of the soft tissue such as muscles, fascia and tendons. Sports massage can assist in correcting imbalances, releasing tension and relieving the aches and pains that our bodies can retain due to poor posture, over training or lack of maintenance.

The application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.

Sports massage is a safe practice, however can make the recipient feel lethargic and have some minor muscle aching /soreness for a few days following treatment.

It has been reported that sports massage can have psychological and physiological benefits these include: 

• Increased range of motion
• Increased flexibility
• Reduced muscle tension
• Reduced muscle spasms
• Increased sense of well-being
• Improved sleep

During the application of sports massage you will likely experience a general reddening of the skin this is know as erythema. Erythema occurs as the blood vessels dilate, increasing blood flow therefore assisting in flushing away the toxins released during the treatment. Simultaneously fresh oxygenated blood containing nutrients and components such as collagen rush in to aid recovery and repair of soft tissue.

We are knowledgable degree level therapists able to offer a wide array of techniques to make the sports massage specific to your needs. We have both male and female therapists available.
With our central location we have easy links to public transport and free parking is available within a short walk of the clinic.

No, anyone can have a sports massage. We treat a range of conditions and clients of all ages.

We can provide sports massage instantly after injury, we will adjust the techniques accordingly. Research has shown that there is a benefit to the healing process to receive massage instantly after treatment to assist with the healing process. We can help speed the healing process up by encouraging blood flow, the production of collagen and reducing (not stopping) inflammation.
The inflammation process (the first 72 hours post injury) is the bodies natural response to injury, providing the area with all the components required for healing, why would we want to stop this process happening?
Depending on the injury, following this early treatment we may recommend that you book in for an injury assessment.