Sports Massage
Sports Massage in Acton, West London
If you’re experiencing muscle pain, restricted movement, sports-related tightness or a recurring musculoskeletal problem, Sports Massage at ODNOVA Massage & Sports Therapy in Acton, West London provides a targeted, assessment-led approach to treatment, movement and recovery.
Sports Massage is not only for athletes. It can be suitable for gym users, runners, active people, desk workers and anyone experiencing muscular pain, overuse, stiffness or reduced mobility.
At ODNOVA, every treatment is personalised and may combine Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, MET, myofascial techniques, Dry Needling, Acupuncture and Chinese Cupping, depending on your assessment and individual needs.
What Is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is a targeted form of soft tissue therapy used to address muscular tension, pain, restricted movement, overuse and exercise-related problems.
Rather than following a standard full-body massage routine, treatment focuses on the areas relevant to your symptoms, movement and treatment goals.
Techniques may include:
• Sports Massage and Deep Tissue techniques
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial techniques
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
• Neuromuscular techniques
• Assisted stretching and mobility work
• Dry Needling where appropriate
• Chinese Cupping
• Acupuncture
The techniques used are selected according to your individual presentation and response to treatment.
Conditions & Musculoskeletal Problems We Work With
Sports Massage may be used as part of a targeted treatment and recovery approach for a range of muscular and musculoskeletal problems.
Lower Back Pain & Sciatica: Lower back pain can be associated with muscular tension, restricted movement and loading through the lower back, hips and glutes. Sports Massage may help address relevant soft tissue restrictions and muscular tension. Where appropriate, treatment may also focus on the glutes and piriformis muscles when they are contributing to sciatic-type symptoms.
Neck Pain & Neck Stiffness: Desk work, driving, prolonged sitting and repetitive activity can contribute to neck pain, muscular tightness and restricted movement. Treatment may focus on the neck, shoulders and upper back alongside appropriate mobility techniques.
Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder: Muscular tension and restricted movement around the shoulder can contribute to shoulder pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion. Sports Massage, soft tissue and mobility techniques may form part of a broader management approach for shoulder pain, frozen shoulder and restricted shoulder mobility.
Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow: Repetitive gripping, lifting, racquet sports, gym training and manual work can contribute to loading problems around the elbow and forearm. Treatment for tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow may include targeted soft tissue work to relevant forearm muscles and surrounding tissues alongside appropriate mobility and self-management advice.
Piriformis Syndrome, Gluteal Pain & Tight Hips: Muscular tension through the piriformis, glutes and hips can contribute to buttock or hip discomfort and restricted movement. Treatment may focus on relevant muscular tension, trigger points and hip mobility according to your individual presentation.
Knee Pain & Lower-Limb Muscle Tension: Muscular tightness and loading through the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and hips can sometimes contribute to problems around the knee. Sports Massage may be incorporated where muscular tension, mobility or soft tissue restriction is relevant to your symptoms.
Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain & Calf Tightness: Sports Massage may address muscular tension through the calves, lower leg and foot as part of a broader approach to plantar fasciitis, plantar heel pain and lower-limb loading.
Sports Injuries, Muscle Strains & Overuse: Training and repetitive physical activity can contribute to muscle strains, muscular tightness, soreness and overuse problems. Treatment is adapted according to the area involved, stage of recovery and your individual presentation.
Looking for support with another condition or concern? Visit our CONDITIONS page to find out more about how massage therapy may be able to support you.
Other Problems Sports Massage May Help With
Depending on your individual assessment, Sports Massage may also be appropriate for:
• Upper back pain and muscular tension
• Postural pain and desk-work tension
• Limited shoulder mobility
• Rotator cuff-related muscular tension
• Hip pain and tight hips
• Hamstring tightness and strains
• Quadriceps tightness and strains
• Calf tightness and strains
• Achilles-related calf tension
• IT band-related lateral thigh tension
• Shin splint-related muscular tension
• Muscle knots and trigger points
• Repetitive strain and overuse problems
• Exercise-related muscular soreness
• Reduced flexibility and range of motion
• General muscular stiffness and restricted movement
Persistent, severe, unexplained or worsening symptoms may require assessment by an appropriate healthcare professional before or alongside massage treatment.
Assessment, Treatment & Reassessment
At ODNOVA, Sports Massage is more than simply applying pressure where it hurts.
Where appropriate, your session may include assessment of:
• Range of motion
• Functional movement
• Muscular tension and tenderness
• Areas of restriction
• Relevant movement patterns
Treatment is then selected according to the findings. Movement or range of motion may be reassessed during or after treatment to evaluate your response and help guide the treatment. This assess, treat and reassess approach allows your session to focus on your individual problem rather than following the same massage routine for every client.
Sports Massage Combined With Other Techniques
Depending on your assessment and treatment goals, Sports Massage may be combined with:
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
• Myofascial techniques
• Dry Needling
• Chinese Cupping
• Acupuncture
• Assisted stretching and mobility work
Not every technique is appropriate for every client. Your treatment is selected according to your individual presentation, goals and response.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Sports Massage may help to:
• Reduce muscular tension and stiffness
• Address trigger points and muscular tightness
• Improve mobility and range of motion
• Reduce muscular discomfort
• Support recovery following exercise and muscular overuse
• Support management of repetitive loading problems
• Support recovery from muscular strains
• Prepare muscles for or support recovery from physical activity
Sports Massage in Acton, West London
ODNOVA Massage & Sports Therapy provides professional Sports Massage in Acton, West London for sports injuries, muscular pain, restricted movement and problems including lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, hip and gluteal pain, piriformis syndrome, knee pain and plantar fasciitis.
The clinic is conveniently located for clients looking for Sports Massage in Acton, Shepherd’s Bush, Chiswick, Hammersmith and surrounding areas of West London.
Book Sports Massage in Acton
Book your Sports Massage in Acton, West London at ODNOVA Massage & Sports Therapy.
Your session is tailored to your symptoms, movement and treatment goals using an assessment, treatment and reassessment approach, with appropriate massage, soft tissue, mobility, cupping and needling techniques incorporated where suitable.
30 min - £60
60 min - £95
90 min - £135
120 min - £175
To book an in-person session, please pay a £30 deposit.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 24 hours before the session, the deposit will be refunded.
Enjoy better results with PACKAGES!
One treatment is, in most cases, insufficient because the source of the pain is in the deeper layers of the tissue. Therefore, a series of treatments is recommended to achieve the best results. Usually, the first few massages should take place every few days, and then you can increase the time intervals between sessions.
If you are interested in a real solution to a problem, and not just its temporary "healing", a series of massage sessions is the best solution for you:
Packages:
3 sessions - 5% off if paid in advance
5 sessions - 10% off if paid in advance
10 sessions - 15% off if paid in advance
Give the Gift of Care
Gift vouchers are available for all our Massage Therapy, Sports Massage, and Bio-Energy Therapy sessions. They make the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, and special occasions.
For last-minute surprises, digital vouchers are quick and easy to send!
To purchase, click the button below and scroll down to select your preferred session (60-minute or 90-minute). If you’d like a more personalised gift, please contact us at 07767 139220 or info@odnovamassage.com.
Each massage is preceded by a consultation, during which you will be asked about your expectations: whether this is stress and anxiety reduction, from tight or painful muscles, an improvement on a recent injury, or simply relaxation. You will also be asked about any temporary or chronic health conditions, as this will help establish the areas that need to be concentrated on or avoided. All this is important so that the right type of massage is tailored to your treatment.
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Depending on the massage, you will have the option to either lie on a table or sit in a chair for your massage.
Most massage techniques involve lying on a cushioned table as well pillows to support different areas of your body, If you choose a table massage, you will be left in the treatment room, so that you can undress to your level of comfort and get snug underneath the towel. You may also stay fully clothed if you prefer to. During the massage, the areas which are not being worked on in the given moment will be covered with a blanket to keep you comfortable and warm.
If you choose a chair massage, you won't need to remove your clothing.
During all types of massage, you will be asked if the pressure is right. Harder pressure is mostly applied in deep tissue massage as muscles tend to be extremely tense. Please feel free to communicate if at any point the pressure is too hard or too light, as every person is different.
Massages are carried out using aromatherapy oils or lotions to moisturise the skin. If you are allergic to any common ingredients of body oils or lotions, please advise beforehand.
A typical massage lasts about an hour, although sessions can range from 60 to 90 minutes.
After a massage, you will be left in the treatment room alone to relax for a few minutes and then get dressed. After the treatment, most people feel extremely relaxed and free from long-term aches, there is also a feeling of increased energy which may last for days afterward. If you have gone for a deep tissue massage, you may feel slightly tender to start with, but after your muscles get used to the relaxed state, you should feel much better.
Most people like to close their eyes and relax, but if you prefer to chat or have any questions to ask then feel free to ask them. It’s all about your relaxation and you should do whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
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