Swedish vs Deep Tissue Massage: Which One Is Right for You?
Both are full-body massages, but they feel very different. Here is how to choose based on your body, your pain and your mood.
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Sports massage is not only for professional athletes. If you regularly train at the gym, run, cycle or play a sport, your muscles go through repeated stress, and targeted massage can help you feel ready for the next session.
Pre-event vs post-event
- Before (1â2 days prior): lighter, brisk work to loosen muscles. Avoid deep work the day before a big event.
- After (24â72 hours later): slower, deeper work to ease soreness and tightness.
- Maintenance (every 2â4 weeks): keeps problem areas like hamstrings, calves and shoulders from getting stuck.
What a session includes
- Focused work on the muscles you train most
- Stretching and range-of-motion work
- Trigger point pressure on knots
- Advice on simple stretches to do at home
Common areas we work on
- Calves and hamstrings for runners
- Shoulders, chest and upper back for gym training
- Lower back and hips for cricket and badminton players
A note on injuries
Massage helps with tightness and soreness. Sharp pain, swelling, or pain that stops you moving normally should be checked by a doctor or physiotherapist first.
Book a sports massage on a rest day and plan a light walk afterwards.
This article is for general wellness information only and is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor for any health concern.
