How often should you get a Sports Massage?
This blog will help you have a better understanding on how frequent you should have a sports massage for the best results.
“How often should I get a sports massage?” Is one of our most frequently asked questions in clinic. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to this and depends on several factors.​ Sports massage can be used for several different reasons, including treating injury, keeping on top of tension or used for relaxation. Due to the many uses, this can vary how frequent you should get a sports massage.
Why should I get a sports massage?
A sports massage can offer a range of physical and mental benefits. Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting ‘problematic areas’ and imbalances in soft tissue caused from repetitive, strenuous physical activity or postural related tightness.
Many find the word ‘sports’ off putting and imagine the process to be uncomfortable or painful, however this is not always the case, and you do not need to play sport or be active to feel the benefits of a sports massage.
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Over time, sports massage has developed hugely, especially in the last 20 years as the industry has become just as popular as other traditional medical therapies such as osteopathy and physiotherapy.
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Sports massage is now widely known and appreciated across the world for its benefits of treating and maintaining chronic and acute injures in both sporting and non-sporting environments.
Sports massage for injury
Those who are using sports massage as a treatment for an injury will usually be advised to book sessions anywhere from 1 to 8 weeks apart as a course of 3 sessions. This can differ as it depends on the type of injury, the severity and how the injury reacts to massage therapy treatment.
At PH Sports Therapy, we strongly believe in order to see the best results you must stay consistent with your sessions to achieve long-lasting change. During the 1-to-8-week period, we provide a tailored programme for you to complete in between appointments which will assist our treatments and help you get the most out of your sessions.
Sports massage for maintenance
Those who are using sports massage to treat general tightness, aches or pain or have recently resolved an injury and are keen to keep their muscles relaxed and healthy will usually be recommended to book maintenance sessions every 4-8 weeks to prevent any long-term injury from returning and keep the surrounding muscles supple.
These sessions are treated like a body MOT and help to keep your body feeling relaxed and in the best condition possible.
Overall, there isn’t a straightforward answer on how frequent you should get a sports massage and will depend on the individual and many contributing factors. However, we could advise you to book your next treatment anywhere between 1 to 8 weeks so bare this in mind when booking your appointment.
Lastly, if you’re training consistently or just feeling tight, a sports massage is not a luxury—it can be part of an effective recovery strategy.
If you would like help finding the right type of service for you or want to find out what to expect during your appointment, contact us below.
Posted on 28.07.2025