Whether you’re a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or fitness enthusiast, sports massage therapy may help you recover between sessions and manage muscle tension as part of your training. At Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, our RMTs provide sports-focused treatments to support your training and recovery.
Sports massage differs from traditional relaxation massage in its focus on athletic performance and recovery. Our therapists use techniques such as cross-fiber friction, stretching to support flexibility, trigger point therapy for muscle knots, and lymphatic drainage techniques for swelling.
Sports massage can benefit athletes in multiple ways. Before events, pre-event massage helps warm up muscles and improve circulation. After intense training or competition, post-event massage may help with recovery and muscle soreness. During training cycles, maintenance massage aims to address minor issues early, before they become bigger problems.
Common conditions we treat include runner’s knee, tennis elbow, shoulder impingement, IT band syndrome, hamstring strains, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis. Our Richmond clinic also helps athletes recovering from more serious injuries as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, recovering from a hockey game, or dealing with a gym injury, our experienced RMTs — including Dave Tam, Samuel Cabuay, and Jonae Ablao — can work with you on getting back to doing what you love. Book your sports massage appointment today!
