Muscle Massage & Sports Therapy

Muscle Massage & Sports Therapy treats sports niggles, back pain, musculoskeletal injury and post-surgery recovery needs. It also provides acute and chronic injury rehabilitation, deep tissue massage and sports therapy in Abingdon-on-Thames.

Services include sports massage, back pain care, injury rehabilitation, relaxation massage, myofascial cupping and pregnancy massage. Sports massage uses soft tissue massage, deep tissue massage and muscle energy techniques. It can be used around training, events or general exercise.

Treatment starts with a consultation and physical assessment. The team discusses painful movements, previous physiotherapy or chiropractic input, and a treatment plan. Care may include hands-on treatment, taping, structured rehabilitation programmes and home exercises.

Pain relief and injury rehabilitation focuses on musculoskeletal injuries. Patients may be given simple strength and conditioning stretches or exercises to do at home. The practice also offers postural and training advice.

The team background includes Level 5 soft tissue therapy, sports therapy, sports and exercise science, sports coaching and work with athletes. Areas covered include triathlon, freestyle stroke technique, open water swimming, football, sports massage and rehabilitation.

Home or workplace visits are available where arranged with the practice.