Sports & Remedial Massage in East Dulwich

Muscle strains • Training recovery • Tight hips & shoulders • Recurring aches

Do you have muscle strains, recurring niggles, tightness from training or slow recovery between sessions?
Sports & remedial massage in East Dulwich is tailored to support injury recovery, reduce muscular tension and improve movement — whether you train regularly or are simply dealing with persistent aches.

Many clients book sports and remedial massage because they are dealing with persistent muscular tension, training-related discomfort or recurring aches that do not fully resolve on their own.

This treatment may help if you experience:

• Muscle strains or minor sports injuries

• Tight or restricted muscles after training

• Recurring niggles that flare up with activity

• Slow recovery between workouts

• Pain in shoulders, hips, calves or lower back linked to movement

• Compensatory tension caused by imbalance or overuse

• Stiffness that limits performance or daily comfort

Sports and activity-related pain often continues because the underlying pattern has not been addressed.

Common contributing factors include:

• Repeated training load without adequate recovery

• Muscle imbalances between opposing muscle groups

• Scar tissue or adhesions following previous injury

• Poor movement mechanics or compensation patterns

• Returning to activity too quickly after strain

The aim of treatment is not only to ease symptoms, but to identify and work with the muscular patterns contributing to discomfort.

Each session begins with a short consultation and, where appropriate, a movement or postural assessment to understand how your body is functioning.

Treatment is then tailored specifically to the muscles and structures contributing to your symptoms. Pressure and techniques are adapted to your tolerance and goals — whether you need recovery support, deeper remedial work or maintenance between training sessions.

Clients often describe sessions as very thorough, professional, and focused on targeting the actual source of discomfort rather than simply working over the whole body without direction.

Where helpful, guidance may also be offered on simple movement awareness or recovery considerations to support longer-term results.

Many clients also report feeling more balanced in their movement patterns and less prone to repeated flare-ups.

Depending on your presentation and goals, treatment may include a combination of:

• Remedial deep tissue techniques

• Myofascial release to improve tissue glide

• Trigger point therapy for referral patterns

• Targeted work on specific muscle groups involved in your activity

• Acupressure and meridian-based techniques where appropriate

• Optional Infrared / Red Light Therapy to support circulation and recovery alongside manual work

Techniques are selected based on what will be most effective and appropriate for your body on the day.

Many clients report:

• Reduced muscular tightness

• Improved range of motion

• Easier recovery between sessions

• Decreased post-training soreness

• Improved comfort during activity

• Fewer recurring flare-ups

For acute issues, improvement may be felt after one session. Longer-standing patterns or training-related imbalances often respond best to a short course of treatments initially, followed by maintenance as required.

Life Massage is based in East Dulwich (SE22), offering one-to-one treatment in a calm and professional setting.

You will see the same therapist each visit, allowing for continuity of care and a consistent approach to recovery, injury management and performance support.

Whether you are an active gym-goer, runner, climber, martial artist or simply experiencing muscular discomfort from daily life, treatment is adapted to your level of activity and goals.

Is sports massage only for athletes?

No. While it is beneficial for active individuals, remedial massage is suitable for anyone experiencing muscular pain, tightness or movement restriction.

Can sports massage help with injury recovery?
It can support recovery by improving circulation, reducing muscular tension and addressing compensatory patterns, depending on the stage and type of injury.

Can sports massage help with lower back or shoulder pain?
Yes. Sports and remedial massage can be effective for activity-related lower back, shoulder or hip pain by addressing muscular tension, imbalance and movement restriction.

How often should I book sports massage?
Frequency depends on your activity level and symptoms. Some clients book weekly during intense training periods, while others come fortnightly or monthly for maintenance.

Will it be very painful?
Treatment intensity is always adapted to your tolerance. The aim is effective, targeted work — not unnecessary discomfort.