I need to find a sports massage therapist in London. Can anyone recommend a good one. Either close to Central London - so I can go during or after work, or near Putney so I can go at weekends.
Physio4Life in Putney - they are brilliant. Don't even bother trying anywhere else if you live in Putters as well. I've used them a few times and always have been very professional.
I'm going to try Pure Sports Medicine (I went there for some Physio last year on my BUPA insurance, and they were excellent). I'll let you know what I think.
Update on Pure Sports: £60 for an hour of massage. The massage was excellent (painful at the time, but very effective in making me more supple); and the location was very convenient for a London City worker like myself. My masseuse was quite inexperienced, when compared to some of her colleagues (many of whom regularly massage professional atheletes), but I think I'll stick with her for the moment.
I've heard of cheaper rates - closer to £20 per hour - but I can't make the comparison on quality.
I had a good sports massage in London at Massaggi. The therapist was very good at identifying the source of my injury and I had an improved range of motion at joint after the first session. The website address http://www.massaggi.co.uk
As someone who's been pounding the pavements and parks of London for years - I'm now in my early 50's - I've had my fair share of the usual runner's woes – shin splints, the dreaded IT band syndrome, and even a bout of plantar fasciitis that nearly had me hanging up my trainers for good. It's the classic tale of a long-distance runner, pushing too hard and learning the hard way how important recovery is. That's where massage therapy came into the picture for me. It was a real eye-opener to how much quicker and more effectively I could recover and manage these injuries with regular sports massages. It's not just about easing those post-run aches, but actually preventing injuries and improving performance. So, when it comes to finding a good sports massage therapist in London, I've been down the road and can share a bit of what I've learned.
I totally get where you're coming from – finding a good sports massage therapist in London can be a bit of a mission, but it's super important, especially after those long runs or intense workouts.
First up, definitely look for someone with the right qualifications. A therapist who's got experience in sports massage is key. They just get the kind of muscle stress and strains we deal with, you know?
Location-wise, you've got a couple of options. For after work in Central London, there are loads of places, but they can vary a lot in style and price. Near Putney for the weekends sounds like a great plan – it's such a nice area to unwind in after a hectic week.
Have you thought about going for a mobile massage therapist? I came across this site www.themassagerooms.com a while back. They've got a bunch of therapists who specialise in different styles, including sports massage, and they come to you, which is super convenient. It's been a game-changer for me, especially on those lazy Sunday mornings when the last thing I want to do is trek across London for a massage.
Another thing – don't forget to chat with your therapist about your specific needs, like if you're training for an event or have any niggles. A good therapist will tailor the session to what your body needs.
Hope this helps and you find the perfect match for those tired muscles! Keep up the great running! 🏃♂️💆♂️👍
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I had a good deep tissue massage from Body Tissue. They also do sports massage. Bit pricey but they come to you.
Body Tissue. They also do sports massage. Bit pricey but good and they travel to you.
(Don't know what happened to the first attempt...)
Hegs x
Bishopsgate
I use them. Tres bien.
There are more details on this web site, in HEALTH I think.
Resurrection time!
Things are bound to have changed since this thread was active - does anyone have any experiences they can share? Near Victoria would be good...
Thanks y'all.
Update on Pure Sports: £60 for an hour of massage. The massage was excellent (painful at the time, but very effective in making me more supple); and the location was very convenient for a London City worker like myself. My masseuse was quite inexperienced, when compared to some of her colleagues (many of whom regularly massage professional atheletes), but I think I'll stick with her for the moment.
I've heard of cheaper rates - closer to £20 per hour - but I can't make the comparison on quality.
Any news on City Sports Massage Lee Jones 15?
Peta McSharry who is based in Holborn-
http://www.sportsmassagezone.co.uk/
Sometimes I also go with London Massage Therapy good price and they are outcall so it doesn't matter where u r they'll come to u.
Best of luck
Giugiu
London Holistic Centre in Borough/London Bridge
As someone who's been pounding the pavements and parks of London for years - I'm now in my early 50's - I've had my fair share of the usual runner's woes – shin splints, the dreaded IT band syndrome, and even a bout of plantar fasciitis that nearly had me hanging up my trainers for good. It's the classic tale of a long-distance runner, pushing too hard and learning the hard way how important recovery is. That's where massage therapy came into the picture for me. It was a real eye-opener to how much quicker and more effectively I could recover and manage these injuries with regular sports massages. It's not just about easing those post-run aches, but actually preventing injuries and improving performance. So, when it comes to finding a good sports massage therapist in London, I've been down the road and can share a bit of what I've learned.
I totally get where you're coming from – finding a good sports massage therapist in London can be a bit of a mission, but it's super important, especially after those long runs or intense workouts.
First up, definitely look for someone with the right qualifications. A therapist who's got experience in sports massage is key. They just get the kind of muscle stress and strains we deal with, you know?
Location-wise, you've got a couple of options. For after work in Central London, there are loads of places, but they can vary a lot in style and price. Near Putney for the weekends sounds like a great plan – it's such a nice area to unwind in after a hectic week.
Have you thought about going for a mobile massage therapist? I came across this site www.themassagerooms.com a while back. They've got a bunch of therapists who specialise in different styles, including sports massage, and they come to you, which is super convenient. It's been a game-changer for me, especially on those lazy Sunday mornings when the last thing I want to do is trek across London for a massage.
Another thing – don't forget to chat with your therapist about your specific needs, like if you're training for an event or have any niggles. A good therapist will tailor the session to what your body needs.
Hope this helps and you find the perfect match for those tired muscles! Keep up the great running! 🏃♂️💆♂️👍