Sports Injury Massage
Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square
Sports injury massage is a specialized, therapeutic approach designed to help active individuals recover from injuries, restore mobility, and improve overall performance. Whether you train daily, play competitively, or stay active on weekends, this technique supports both recovery and long-term athletic health. Using a blend of deep tissue work, Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, and targeted stretching, sports injury massage helps reduce inflammation, support tissue healing, and enhance movement.
At Motion Pro Health, our Registered Massage Therapists customize every session based on your sport, training demands, injury history, and performance goals—offering care that is focused, effective, and tailored to your body.
Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
Book Online → https://motionpro.janeapp.com/
What Is Sports Injury Massage?
Sports injury massage is a therapeutic soft-tissue treatment designed to address injuries and movement limitations caused by athletic activity. These injuries may result from repetitive motion, overtraining, muscle imbalance, sudden impact, or poor recovery habits.
This type of massage combines targeted pressure, deep tissue work, joint mobilization, and stretching to reduce pain, improve circulation, and encourage healing in affected muscles and connective tissues. It is commonly used by athletes to prevent injuries, accelerate recovery, and maintain peak performance levels.
Sports injury massage is equally effective for active individuals who experience tension or soreness from gym training, running, cycling, team sports, or physically demanding careers.
How Sports Injury Massage Helps
Sports and exercise place unique stresses on the body. Over time, muscles can become tight, inflamed, or restricted, leading to soreness, reduced flexibility, and an increased risk of injury. Sports injury massage helps restore balance by improving tissue quality, releasing adhesions, and promoting healthy movement.
Many clients notice:
- Reduced inflammation and swelling after training or injury
- Improved flexibility, joint mobility, and muscle function
- Enhanced athletic performance and movement efficiency
- Shorter recovery time between workouts or activities
- Reduced risk of future strains, sprains, and overuse injuries
- A more relaxed and responsive nervous system
By improving circulation and reducing muscular tension, sports injury massage helps your body recover faster and function better during activity.
What to Expect During Your Session
Your therapist begins by discussing your sport, your training schedule, areas of pain or tightness, and any recent injuries. They will assess movement patterns and identify areas of imbalance or strain.
Treatment includes targeted deep tissue work, precise pressure to release muscle adhesions, stretching, joint mobilization, and techniques to reduce inflammation. Your therapist may also provide exercises or mobility suggestions to support recovery between sessions.
Sessions are always tailored to your comfort level, performance goals, and activity demands.
Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Sports Injury Massage
Athletes and active individuals choose Motion Pro Health because our therapists understand the demands of training, performance, and recovery. Our Registered Massage Therapists are experienced in sports-related soft tissue treatment and integrate evidence-informed techniques to help you recover quickly and move with confidence.
With modern clinics in Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square, extended hours, and a calm, supportive environment, you receive care that is both effective and accessible.
Whether you’re preparing for competition, recovering from an injury, or aiming to stay active and pain-free, sports injury massage is a valuable part of your health and performance routine.
Scientific Articles & Research
Massage Therapy for Muscle Recovery — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7228568/
Sports Massage & Recovery Effectiveness — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12140169/
Deep Tissue Techniques for Muscle Function — Healthline
https://www.healthline.com/health/deep-tissue-massage
Soft Tissue Mobilization & Athletic Performance — Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3737798/
Manual Therapy & Pain Reduction — Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics
https://www.jmptonline.org/
These studies support the role of therapeutic sports massage in improving recovery, reducing soreness, enhancing mobility, and supporting athletic performance.
