Targeted Soft Tissue Treatment Within a Clinical Framework
Sports massage at London Osteopathy & Pilates is delivered as clinical soft tissue therapy, not as a relaxation or generic massage service. It is used to address specific tissue findings identified during assessment and is integrated into a wider treatment and rehabilitation plan.
The goal of sports massage is not just temporary relief, but improved movement, recovery and load tolerance.
Sports massage may be useful for:
It is particularly helpful when tissue tone is maintaining restriction or pain, but it is rarely the sole solution.
Many people experience temporary relief from massage, only for tightness to return days later. This often occurs because:
Sports massage works best when paired with:
Before delivering sports massage, we assess:
This ensures soft tissue work is targeted and purposeful, not routine.
Soft tissue techniques may be used to:
Treatment is adapted based on:
For active individuals and athletes, sports massage can:
However, it is not a substitute for strength, conditioning or rehabilitation.
Within the Osteolates framework, sports massage supports:
As capacity improves, reliance on massage reduces.
Sports massage is available at:
Address: Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic: 325-327 Old St, Hoxton London UK EC1V 9LE
Phone: 02071278771
Email: davidcanevaro@hotmail.com