Running a marathon? Don’t forget a Sports Massage in Sidcup or a home mobile Massage!

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Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a fun runner, running a marathon is an intense physical challenge, requiring a great deal of preparation and a structured training programme, which should also include a regular sports massage – this is why... 

  • It speeds up the recovery process 

  • Reduces the risk of injury 

  • Improves performance 

  • Aids circulation and removes metabolic waste. 

  • Helps to breakdown scar tissue 

  • Increase flexibility and mobility 

It’s common for runners to experience issues with their feet, shins, knees, hips and back. All these areas can get affected due to a combination of hard, repetitive training and improper movement patterns. Potentially leading to pulled muscles, stress fractures and tendonitis. Anyone who has experience of long-distance running will know about the IT band, runners knee and plantar fasciitis. A regular visit to a good massage therapist will help to identify and treat muscle “niggles” before injuries occur, optimise your performance on the big day and recover quickly post-marathon. 

Get in touch to discuss your needs, I’ll be happy to help! 

“Rick provides a fantastic overall sports massage and pays attention to the areas that really need it. I am a runner and always feel refreshed after my appointments with Rick. I recommend him highly.”

Jane Howell

“Rick has an excellent knowledge of runners and the niggles and injuries we experience. Really friendly and helpful, he has also provided me with a full strength based gym program that supports my running goals. His vast clientele is evidence of how good he is.”

Mark Daynes

“My go to for sports massage. As a competitive runner I need regular massages to manage the stress I put through my body and to help recovery after intense training. Rick has been instrumental in eradicating my chronic IT band issues, something nobody else was able to do. I can’t thank him enough!”

Lynn Sadler

"The best sports therapist I've been to. I've seen so many professionals over the years from being a ultra marathon runner and dealing with an ACL injury, but Rick has been a lifesaver. He's one of the most understanding therapists I've ever worked with, especially when it comes to sports injuries."

Rob Davies