The soft tissue techniques used in sports massage are useful in a wide range of settings, including the following:
Relieving muscle tension, eg, in the tight shoulders and lower back of a desk-bound office worker
Providing pre- or post-event massage for an athlete wishing to optimise performance and recovery
Helping a gym goer who has picked up a niggling muscle injury
Releasing muscle spasms or relieving pain caused by active trigger points
Speeding recovery from acute joint injury, such as a sprained ankle, or chronic conditions such as ‘tennis elbow’
Reducing stress levels and helping with emotional balance