Massage is not a new idea; it has been used as a form of soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments) treatment by many earlier civilisations. It helps to improve and maintain the condition of soft tissues and where minor injuries and lesions do occur it can help to break them down quickly and effectively.

The majority of soft tissue injuries are the result of over use over a long period of time. They often go unnoticed until a functional breakdown occurs resulting in symptoms such as pain or decreased function.

The regular use of massage will loosen areas of muscle where simple stretching often fails to address. The goal of sports massage is to increase flexibility and reduce the chance of injury or re-injury.