Sports Massage Services in Norwich

Your Norwich Based Sports Massage Experts

At JL Sports and Massage Therapy in Norwich, we help reduce pain, relieve tension, and enhance your overall well-being through targeted sports massage.

What Sports Massage Does:

  • Reduces Pain: Helps to alleviate pain through touch by deregulating the central nervous system (CNS).
  • Relieves Tension: Eases muscular tension, improving flexibility and joint mobility.
  • Prevents Injury: Enhances joint range and muscle function, reducing the risk of injuries.
  • Supports Holistic Health: Offers guidance on lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and training to support overall health.

What Sports Massage Doesn’t Do:

  • Cure Chronic Conditions: It does not replace medical treatment for chronic illnesses.
  • Immediate Fix: It isn’t a one-time solution for long-term issues, we give you guidance and the tools to then help yourself.

What to Expect:

  • During Treatment: A personalised session designed to relieve pain and tension, using techniques such as  fascial release, PNF stretching, gentle mobilisation, cupping and needling as needed.
  • Post-Treatment: You might experience soreness similar to a workout, which is normal. Relaxation and recovery advice will be provided.

How You’ll Feel Afterwards:

  • Initial Soreness: Some muscle soreness may occur, similar to post-exercise feelings.
  • Groggy Feeling: This perfectly normal!
  • Hydrated and Rested: Rehydrate post treatment and avoid heavy training.         

Experience the benefits of sports massage therapy at JL Sports and Massage Therapy in Norwich. Click to book your appointment and start your journey to better health and mobility.

I have been visiting Joni’s practice for over 8 years and thought it was time I left her a review. I have chronic back and neck problems and see her so often I have rather taken her services for granted. The most important thing for me is that Joni really wants to help you. This is more than a profession for her she genuinely likes to see her clients’ conditions improve, and I always feel the benefit several days after the treatment and appreciate the advice given for exercise and nutrition.
Long may she continue.

Gary Lee

Sports Massage Benefits

Sports Massage is for everyone, the main benefits are;

Pain Reduction & management

Treatment & Prevention of injuries

Improved Flexibility and Range of motion

Improved Performance and Recovery​

Helps Reduce Stress

Health Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports massage can effectively alleviate a range of issues, including muscular aches and pains, strains and sprains, neck and back pain, migraines and headaches, as well as providing relief from anxiety, stress, depression, poor circulation, arthritis, and joint pain.

Common Injuries Treated With Sports Massage

Two types of Injuries

Acute injuries are usually the result of a single, traumatic event. Common examples include wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring muscle strain.

As such, chronic injuries are often referred to as overuse injuries – injuries resulting from overusing one body area while playing a sport or exercising over a long period. Some common examples of chronic injuries are stress fractures, tennis elbow, shin splint, runner’s knee and heel inflammation.

Common Injuries

Sports massage therapy is highly effective for a variety of common injuries, including:

  • Ankle Sprains: Helps reduce swelling, pain, and improve mobility after twisting or rolling the ankle.
  • Hamstring Strains: Aids in muscle relaxation and repair for injuries caused by overstretching or sudden movements.
  • Shin Splints: Relieves pain and inflammation associated with overuse, common in runners.
  • Tennis Elbow: Reduces inflammation and pain from repetitive arm movements.
  • Runner’s Knee: Alleviates pain around the kneecap and improves flexibility.
  • Shoulder Injuries: Eases pain and improves range of motion in the shoulder due to overuse or trauma.
  • Lower Back Pain: Relieves tension, improves flexibility, and reduces pain from muscle strain or poor posture.
  • Achilles Tendinitis: Reduces inflammation and supports tendon repair in the Achilles.

Sports massage therapy effectively manages both acute and chronic injuries by reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, improving mobility, and accelerating recovery. It is essential for rehabilitation and overall wellness for athletes, as well as for treating pain associated with everyday activities.