Sports massage therapy is a distinct form of massage geared to effectively address a wide range of concerns in the muscles of athletes of all skill levels. The primary purpose of sports massage is to alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity.

“The mechanical action of [sports] massage may promote a return to more normal muscle fiber alignment. The promotion of muscle fiber alignment afforded by massage facilitates recovery of muscle function, overcomes fatigue, and enhances performance.”