What is a Sports Massage?

I prefer and believe the terms Soft Tissue Therapy/Therapist provide a useful umbrella that encapsulates the broad spectrum of skills that I offer to a non sporting population that makes up a large portion of my client base.

How does sports massage therapy benefit an athlete?

If you are a sports performer, of any level, a sports specific massage can be beneficial at various stages of participation. For example: The conditioning / training phase Pre competition Inter competition Post competition Post travel Injury prevention Injury recovery Regardless of your experiences in sport or exercise, whether you exercise socially or compete to an international level - Soft Tissue Therapy may have something to offer you.

What happens during a sports massage?

Everyone is assessed and each individual will be provided the appropriate massage techniques, and advise on alternative action if required.

Can anyone benefit from sports massage?

Soft Tissue Therapy is the management, manipulation, and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is applicable not just to sports people but to anybody wishing to guard against or recover from a soft tissue injury.

What are the benefits of sports massage therapy?

The techniques used by soft tissue therapists have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each massage given. Soft Tissue Therapy may: Improve circulation and lymphatic flow Assist in the removal of metabolic waste Sedate or stimulate nerve endings Increase or decrease muscle tone Increase or decrease muscle length Remodel scar tissue when required Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation

Sports Massage in Bristol

Improve your performance with a Sports Massage in Bristol

Ben Tolson is a premier sports massage therapist in Cotham and Clifton. Ben offers high quality therapeutic massage, tailored to each client. Our mission is to help you achieve pain-free movement through our wide range of treatments. We use advanced massage therapy techniques to address the biomechanical source of discomfort, not just the area of pain, for quick, fast, and long-lasting results.

Sports Massage in Clifton & Bristol

Sports massage is a broad term given to the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. It can be applied in pre or post event situations as well as incorporated into a training or rehabilitative programme. I incorporate sports massages with many of the other approaches I have learnt for maximum benefit and minimum discomfort.

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Benefits of a Sports Massage

Maintain the body generally in better condition

Prevent injuries and loss of mobility / flexibility

Cure and restore mobility to injured muscle tissue

Boost sports performance

Extend the overall life of your sporting career

Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation

Other key areas of the treatment will include addressing muscle imbalances which may include self stretching and strengthening exercises.

You do not need to be a sport performer or athlete to benefit from regular massages. The benefits of massage can also help relieve the many day to day problems, repetitive strain injury, sprains, tension, fatigue, that everyone experiences. I work with a great range of clients in assisting with preventive treatment and injury recovery and will tailor my treatment to suit you.

Types Of Sport Massage

Rehabilitative Sports Massage

If you’re dealing with pain or recovering from an injury, rehabilitative sports massage can help get you back to feeling like yourself again. This treatment focuses directly on the injury itself, but also works with the surrounding muscles and soft tissues that have been affected.

Restorative Sports
Massage

Training hard takes a toll on the body. Restorative sports massage is designed to help you push your limits while reducing the risk of injury. It supports your muscles through the demands of training, helping you recover faster so you can stay active and consistent in your routine.

Preventative Sports
Massage

Prevention is just as important as recovery. Once you’ve come through an injury, regular maintenance treatments can help keep problems from coming back. Many of our clients book monthly sessions to keep their bodies moving well, prevent flare-ups, and stay ahead of aches and pains before they build up.

Need advice on what’s right for you? If you’re unsure which approach suits your situation best, feel free to get in touch.

We’ll chat about what’s going on for you and recommend the right treatment to help.

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Our Process

1

Free Consultation

Book a free 15-minute consultation and tell us about your muscle pain. We’ll ask about your medical history and lifestyle to find the source of the problem. If we feel a massage will help you, we’ll schedule an appointment.

2

Physical Examination

Our professional therapist will examine the problem areas to test the muscle for imbalances. Then we’ll explain our findings and suggest a customised treatment plan.

3

Sports Massage

Your therapist will use a variety of soft tissue therapy techniques to target specific problems to achieve the desired outcome. Application of deep pressure to the specific muscles will increase blood flow, release tension and relieve pain.

4

After Care

We recommend drinking plenty of water after the massage appointment to hydrate and help flush out toxins. We offer advice on some exercises you can do at home between treatments to aid recovery and achieve your desired results.

Why Choose Ben Tolson?

Ben is a highly qualified Bristol massage therapist specialising in a variety of therapies from deep tissue, to soft tissue therapy, to acupuncture. After years of extensive study and hands-on practice, his expertise and experience allows him to quickly diagnose problems and offer effective treatment. Our patients rate us 5 stars for our effective treatments, professional service, and clear communication. Check out our testimonials to see what they say about us and book a consultation near you below.

"I was trying for the ‘Tough Guy’ and I came in to see Ben at C1 for some sports massage therapy to help with my training. When I came to see him I had shin-splints, some foot pain and plantar fasciitis. After a few treatments these were resolved and I completed the Tough Guy with a personal best. For my next challenge I signed up for my first ever marathon, the Brighton marathon. I kept coming to see Ben during the training and I ran the race in under 4 hours. Without regular treatment I would never have broken the 4 hour barrier; never have run the race as quickly as I did and never have enjoyed it as much. So, what’s next?"

Pete

Sports Massage Pricing

Get a free no-obligation consultation before you book a sports massage treatment in Bristol to see if it’s right for you.

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Our Bristol Locations

0117 287 2041

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Cotham Chiropractic Clinic

Address:
Cotham Chiropractic Clinic

3 Cotham Road

Bristol

BS6 6DG

Availability:

Mon 09:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wed 09:00 am – 7:00 pm

Fri 09:00 am – 7:00 pm

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Comfort Health, Clifton

Address:

Comfort Health,

Alma Vale Road,

Clifton

BS8 2HL

Availability:

Thurs 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please see Comfort Health website for booking

Frequently asked questions

If you are a sport performer, of any level, a massage specific to your discipline can be beneficial at various stages of participation. For example:

The conditioning / training phase
Pre competition
Inter competition
Post competition
Post travel
Injury prevention
Injury recovery

Regardless of your experiences in sport or exercise, whether you exercise socially or compete to an international level - Soft Tissue Therapy may have something to offer you.

The techniques used by soft tissue therapists have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each massage given. Soft Tissue Therapy may: