Sports massages are often touted as a luxury treatment that is worth the investment, but does this really stand up to scrutiny? The short answer is yes, sports massages can be very beneficial for both your physical and mental health. It’s the best sports medicine you can get! Specially if you pair it with acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic.

While a sports massage might include some deep tissue work on the back and neck, it is not typically considered to be a full body massage. A sports massage is often focused on relieving muscle tension and pain that may have been caused by repetitive activity, while a full body massage will also address any areas of tension or chronic stress throughout the entire body.

Sports massage therapy is often used to treat muscle tension and pain, as well as improve range of motion. It can also be beneficial for treating sports injuries such as tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow. Muscle soreness and fatigue are common symptoms that can be alleviated by sports massage therapy.

While massages typically involve the therapist relaxing you and then working on specific areas, some sports massage therapists include a full body massage. This means that they will remove your clothes during the massage in order to get deep into your muscles. However it is not necessary.

Sports massage is a popular treatment for knots, and it is often touted as an effective way to get rid of them. While this may be true in some cases, there are many factors that need to be considered before you undergo a sports massage. Including the type of knot that you have, whether it’s tight or tense, and your general fitness level.

Chantal Milot RMT offers treatments in Uptown (Yonge and Eglinton Area)

Athelete’s Care Sports Medicine Centres offers them in Liberty Village

Rebalance Sports Medicine offers them in the Financial District