Sports massage uses focused soft-tissue techniques to support muscle recovery, mobility and everyday movement, for athletes and non-athletes alike. The sports massage therapists on Welvow are independently reviewed and work with people across the UK, from pre and post-event work to easing the aches of desk-bound days. Welvow is a wellness companion, not a medical service, if anything you're experiencing is concerning you, please speak with your GP.
Welvow is a wellness companion, not a medical service. If anything you're experiencing is concerning you, please speak with your GP.
Sometimes a different practitioner ends up being the right fit, or a combination of approaches gets you further. The Welvow quiz takes 3 minutes and suggests what might genuinely help, based on what you're hoping to support.
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What sports massage actually involves, and how people use it.
After a short chat about your activity, any niggles and your goals, the therapist works on specific muscle groups with techniques that can be firm or gentle. They check pressure with you throughout. Sessions usually last 30 to 60 minutes.
Not at all. Sports massage suits anyone with muscle tension or stiffness, including from desk work, gardening or everyday life, as well as people who train.
Fees vary by location and session length. Many therapists on Welvow list their pricing on their profile.
Look for recognised training in soft-tissue or sports massage and membership of a body such as the Sports Massage Association or the CNHC. Every therapist on Welvow is independently reviewed.