Sports Massage or Therapeutic Massage ?

Hello from Auckland therapeutic massage ! Or should I say Auckland best sports massage? Our clients often ask us :  Is a sports massage best or a therapeutic massage. What is the difference and what is a remedial massage? Here’s a short breakdown:

Sports massage would usually focus on the muscles you use for your sport. This may  be at different levels of pressure, depending on which stage of training you are at. The main point of sports massage is either recovery, prevention of injury or loosening muscles for performance. Sports massage can be deep tissue, but sometimes it can also be medium pressure to flush the muscle for example.

Therapeutic massage usually applies when we are using massage as therapy. This may be full body or part of the body. Therapy may be in a physical sense or on a mental health level. It is often to seek improvements over a certain time frame and a course of regular treatment. Examples may include chronic headaches or overuse syndromes. Therapeutic massage can be deep tissue, but is often of a lighter touch.

Remedial massage is a term used for massage specifically fixing an issue – using massage as a remedy. This often applies if the client has had an injury and is now using massage within a treatment plan to recover. Remedial massage can be deep tissue or softer touch, depending on the issue being treated. It can be full body, but is usually focused on one area.

Still confused ? Come and have a free consultation with us and we will recommend a massage for you! Easy!

It’s free, just come and ask !

Happy massaging as always,

Carmen @ Therapeutic Massage Auckland

Winter promotion 2018 –  get 10 % off Mondays :

Every Monday until the end of winter , book online using the coupon code Winter-SPECIAL and receive 10 % off ! This massage deal is our winter special rate for any massage with Miriam, who is also our designated Southern Cross therapist – if your policy covers reimbursements for massage , book with her! You can also buy concession cards at exceptional value here.

HOLIDAY BLISS : Please note Carmen is on leave from 20th of June to mid July 2018 ! We have a host of wonderful therapist on call during this time. Just book online as usual or ring our clinic reception 09 3775377 to find out more.