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Sports massage vs. deep tissue massage.
Two techniques, two different goals — here’s how each one helps your recovery, and when we reach for it.
Sports Massage
A deep form of soft tissue work aimed at helping athletes recover or enhance performance. Used pre-event, post-event, for chronic or acute injury, and for ongoing maintenance.
- Increased joint range of motion
- Increased flexibility
- Increased sense of well-being
- Decreased muscle tension and spasms
- Decreased neurological excitability
- Better sleep
Deep Tissue Massage
Applies sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of muscle and connective tissue — mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues like strains and sports injuries.
- Stress relief
- Reduces pain
- Breaks up scar tissue & makes movement easier
- Reduces arthritis symptoms
- Rehabilitates injured muscles
Sports massage earns its name from targeting injuries specific to sports, while deep tissue massage focuses more on chronic muscle tension and stress reduction.
Other specialties
Types of Treatment
Trigger Point Release
The pain usually originates from specific points within your myofascial tissues called “trigger points.” Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points.
IASTM
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a popular treatment for myofascial restriction, using specially designed instruments to mobilize scar tissue and myofascial adhesions.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave is an acoustic wave that carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, subchronic and chronic conditions, promoting regeneration and repair.
Sports Nutrition
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, it helps you reach a healthy weight and reduce your risk of chronic disease.