Sports Massage in Vancouver
At our Kitsilano clinic, our sports massage therapists help athletes and active individuals recover faster, prevent injuries, and improve performance. Whether you’re training hard, hitting the gym, or simply dealing with the physical demands of everyday life, sports massage therapy can help you stay at your best.
What is Sports Massage?
Whether you're training for a marathon, hitting the gym regularly, or just have an active lifestyle, sports massage is a powerful tool to help your body move, perform, and recover better.
Unlike a traditional Swedish massage, which focuses on relaxation, Sports Massage is targeted, therapeutic, and movement-focused treatment. It’s designed to address specific muscle groups that are overused, tight, or stressed from repetitive motion or physical activity, keeping in mind the movement mechanics of your specific activity. Techniques may include deep tissue work, assisted stretching, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilization, tailored to your body's unique needs and activity level.
As Sports massage is functional and focused, it aims to work deeper into muscle layers to improve performance, prevent injury, and speed up recovery. It’s often used before or after events, during training cycles, or as part of a long-term wellness plan.
What Conditions can Sports Massage Help Treat?
Sports massage can be highly effective for managing and preventing a range of physical issues, including:
Muscle tension and soreness
Tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries
Strains and sprains
Limited mobility or flexibility
Post-workout fatigue
Chronic issues like IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints
Muscle recruitment and coordination
Meet Your Sports Massage Team
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Massage
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Deep tissue massage targets deeper muscle layers to relieve chronic tension, while sports massage uses deep tissue techniques along with stretching, mobilization, and sport-specific focus to improve performance and recovery.
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Not at all. Anyone who exercises, works a physically demanding job, or experiences repetitive strain can benefit from the techniques used in sports massage therapy.
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Frequency depends on your activity level and goals. Some athletes benefit from weekly sessions during training, while others come in monthly or as needed for recovery and injury prevention.
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You may feel deep pressure or mild discomfort as tight areas are worked on, but it should never feel intolerable. Your therapist will always work within your comfort level.
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