There are a huge range of massage types, and it can sometimes be confusing to decide what you need. Our therapists are highly trained in several different massage techniques, which mostly fall under the banner of sports massage or deep tissue massage. This is the primary method used to alleviate the stress and tension which can build up in the body’s muscle tissue during physical activity.

Minor injuries can most often occur due to fatigue or over exertion of the muscle systems. Sports massage is our preferred way of keeping the muscle fibres in tip top condition, reducing the incidence of injury and giving the body a boost on recovery. It can also help with mobility and promoting healing of injuries to muscles, tendons or ligaments. We use deep tissue massage in conjunction with movement therapy and exercise to ensure you get the best results.

Compared to other, gentler forms of relaxation massage, sports massage is best for getting deeper into the muscle fibres. It is based on elements of Swedish massage, but also incorporates other techniques including stretching, compression, trigger point response (similar to acupressure), exercise and muscle activation.

You don’t have to be sporty to benefit from deep tissue massage. Anyone can suffer fatigue in the muscles as a result of persistent stress, working posture or a physically demanding job. Emotional stress can also play a huge part in causing pain or injury. Any kind of therapeutic massage can help to relieve the stress and tension which results from daily stresses and strains. Here at Personal Best Therapy we treat the person, not the diagnosis. So we will adjust the techniques we use to suit each client and ensure we always get the best result.

Our list of satisfied customers include professional athletes, ardent keep-fitters, tradespeople, drivers, office workers, nurses and care workers, and plenty of retirees as well. Some sports massage therapists will tell you that deep tissue massage will be painful, however we don’t believe that should be so. We always work within our client’s comfort levels, and although we customise the session, we treat every client with the upmost of care, respect and dignity.