At our clinic, we’re proud to offer both Physiotherapy and Sports Massage appointments provided by skilled therapists. One of the main reasons we offer our FREE 10-minute Discovery Call is to help you choose the service that will provide the most value for money and best meet your needs.
So, What’s the Difference?
While both services aim to help you feel better and enjoy the things you love, they may suit different people and circumstances.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the most provided service at our clinic, from our team of four physiotherapists. The primary goal of physiotherapy is to restore movement and function following injury, illness, or disability.
We typically recommend physiotherapy to individuals experiencing pain or injury that affects their daily activities, sports, or work. The key focus of physiotherapy is to address the root cause of your symptoms so we can develop an appropriate plan to get you back to doing the things you love.
During your appointment, we’ll take time to gather information, perform tests, and identify the probable causes of your symptoms. This helps us give you clarity on what’s needed for your recovery.
If you’ve been dealing with significant symptoms for a while, it might be tempting to choose a service like sports massage for a therapeutic, quick relief. However, the downside is that while it may offer temporary comfort, it might not provide long-term benefits.
By understanding the root cause of your symptoms, we can create a treatment plan tailored to your needs, helping you get back to doing the things you love—comfortably and confidently.
It’s also important to note that long-lasting results often require a degree of rehabilitation on your part. If you’re serious about making a full recovery, committing to a personalised exercise programme, along with appropriate treatment techniques, is essential.
Our approach follows a 3-step plan to support our patients in getting back to the activities they love! See our Physiotherapy Services page for more information.
What is a Sports Massage?
Sports massage uses hands-on treatment techniques to provide therapeutic relief, often focusing on muscles and soft tissues. The aim is to reduce pain or stiffness in specific areas of the body, allowing you to perform activities with more comfort and confidence.
We frequently combine sports massage with physiotherapy, especially when supporting someone recovering from an injury. It’s also highly effective for individuals who put their bodies under significant physical stress but aren’t necessarily dealing with a specific injury or pain.
How Does a Sports Massage Work?
While the science behind the effects of sports massage is still evolving, we’ve made significant strides in understanding its benefits. Although it now seems we are not “releasing fascia” or “breaking up knots” as we once thought, studies still support the benefits of hands-on therapy. We now understand that sports massage largely impacts the nerves in our muscles and tissues, helping to reduce muscle tone and pain. This leads to greater comfort and confidence, allowing you to get back to doing the things you love.
When used at the right time, our Physiotherapy and Sports Massage services can significantly improve your injury recovery and boost your competitive performance.To find out which service is best for you, get in touch and arrange a FREE 10-minute discovery call.
