You can make contact in a variety of ways. It is preferable by text message or Facebook messenger as we cannot always answer telephone calls whilst with clients. If this is the only way you can make contact, please leave a voice message if there is no answer and we will always call back.

No, we offer massage treatments for all. Although we specialise in sports massage, the techniques used transition across perfectly for helping people with bad backs and other troublesome areas, and are equally great for relaxation purposes too. DF SPORT really do offer a massage service for all.

There are many benefits of Sports Massage, some of which I have listed below:

• Recover from training faster and improve performance
• Increased range of movement and flexibility
• Relieves muscle fatigue, stiffness and tension
• Improved posture and circulation
• Decreases intensity and duration of DOMS
• Aids muscle recovery following injury
• Release of muscle spasm
• Regular massage helps prevent injury
• Relaxation
• Improved sleep, health and general well-being 
• Helps relieve stress, tension & headaches
• Pre-event massage is great for preparing the body and mind before a sporting event.
• Post-event massage is great to aid recovery following a sporting event.

Good massage techniques are a wonderful way of releasing trigger points, stretching and elongating muscles and breaking down adhesions. The therapist can focus on areas that are stiff, injured or just plain sore. By increasing the blood flow to the tissues and releasing the tension, massage not only helps alleviate the pain, but can also help eliminate toxins and oxygenate the cells. Think of your body like a car, a regular MOT and servicing helps to keep everything running smoothly. 

Remedial Massage helps in many ways including; correcting problems in your body, stress reduction, immunity boosting, increased mental alertness, releases muscle tension and pain, increases joint mobility, improves posture and skin tone. Studies have also shown that remedial massage provides positive benefits for many health disorders including, insomnia, headaches, depression and anxiety, back pain, sciatica, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain or constipation.

At certain points during the massage, you may feel some discomfort or even some pain as the massage therapist works on areas where there are adhesions or scar tissue. You should always tell your massage therapist if you feel pain during the massage so they can adjust their technique or further prepare the tissues if the superficial muscles are tense. Pain isn't necessarily good, and it's not necessarily a sign that the massage is working. In fact, your body may tense up in response to pain, making it harder for the therapist to reach deeper muscles.

Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during a deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on tense areas. After the massage, you may feel some stiffness or soreness, but it should normally subside within a day or so. Be sure to contact your massage therapist if you have concerns or if you feel pain after having a massage. Drinking water after the massage may help to flush the metabolic waste from the tissues.

Deep tissue massage may not be safe for people with blood clots (eg. deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis), due to the risk that the clots may become dislodged. If you have blood clots or are at risk of forming blood clots, it's essential that you consult with your doctor first. If you've had recent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other medical procedure, it is wise to check with your doctor before starting massage therapy. Some people with osteoporosis should avoid deep tissue massage. Massage should not be done directly over any bruising, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumours, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures. If you have any condition, it's important to consult your primary care provider beforehand to find out what type of massage (if any) they would recommend. For example, people with certain conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis, may not be able to tolerate the pain of a deep tissue massage.

Pregnant people should check with their doctors first if they are considering getting a message. Deep tissue massage (or any strong pressure) should be avoided during pregnancy, but your doctor may suggest a massage therapist trained in pregnancy massage. Generally massage is not recommended during the first trimester.

Yes, massage therapy is great for helping clients with bad backs. Initially we carry out a client consultation / assessment to try and establish the potential cause of the problem and then we have a range of techniques available to assist with relieving this problem. It is always advisable to speak with your doctor prior to beginning massage therapy. 

Both office desks and cars put us in biomechanically bad positions. This in turn can cause tight hip flexors, tight pectoral muscles, and forward head lean. All of these factors contribute to postural alignment issues. By massaging these problem muscles (and surrounding muscles), a great deal of pain relief is generally experienced and posture is generally improved.

Yes, we do cater for group events and bookings. Please make contact for further information. 

Yes, we do offer evening and weekend appointments. Please make contact for further information.