Sports massage in
Whitley Bay, Dipton and Heaton
Sports massage for tight, tired muscles at The Lantern Rooms in Whitley Bay and in Dipton, near Stanley. You can also book it at our Heaton clinic in Newcastle.
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What is sports massage (soft tissue therapy)?
Sports massage, also called soft tissue therapy, is hands-on work on your muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Depending on what you need, a session can include:
- Massage, trigger point work and myofascial stretching
- Stretching to ease tight muscles
It can help with aches that won't shift, get you ready for an event, or help you recover afterwards. After an injury, it works best alongside exercise.
Benefits of a sports massage
Less tension
Eases tight muscles and knots, so you can move more freely.
Feeling looser
Tight, tired muscles can feel looser and more comfortable afterwards.
Ongoing aches
Regular sports massage can help with ongoing aches like lower back pain, shoulder tension, or repetitive strain.
Spotting niggles early
We often pick up small problems early, and we'll tell you what to do about them.
When to get a sports massage
Before an event
A lighter massage 1 to 3 days before a race or match, so you feel loose and ready.
- Loosens you off before a hard effort
- Eases pre-race tightness
After an event
A recovery massage 1 to 3 days after a hard event can help with the soreness.
- Can ease next-day soreness (DOMS)
- Helps you feel ready for your next session
During training
Every 1 to 2 weeks in a training block, to keep tight muscles in check and catch niggles early.
- A regular check on how your muscles are coping
- Fits around your training plan
During rehab
After an injury, massage can be part of your rehab, alongside the exercises you've been given.
- Eases tightness around the injured area
- Fits around your rehab plan
You don't need to be an athlete. Plenty of the people we see are stiff from a desk job or sore from a physical one.
Maintenance treatments
Regular sessions suit people who train a lot, work a physical job or carry tension from a desk.
Why people come regularly
- Deals with small aches before they build up
- Keeps tight muscles in check
- Helps with tension that keeps coming back
- Regular time set aside to look after yourself
Most people who come regularly book every 2 to 4 weeks.
Dual sessions
At our Heaton clinic in Newcastle you can book a sports massage back to back with chiropractic or physio. It saves you a second trip and costs less than booking them separately.
Sports massage and chiropractic
A 30-minute sports massage first to ease off tight muscles, then your chiropractic treatment. One trip, and it costs less than booking the two separately.
Physio and sports massage
Your physio session first, working on the problem and your rehab plan. Then a 30-minute sports massage to ease off tight muscles while you're here.
Who provides it
Olly Bell
Sports massage therapist · Whitley Bay and Heaton
✓ FHT member & insured
FHT member (224125) and insured. Level 3 (Active IQ), studying for Level 4. Former professional contemporary dancer and circus performer, and massage therapist for Motionhouse Dance Circus.
Jacob Reed
Sports massage therapist and chiropractor · all three clinics
✓ GCC registered & insured
Level 4 sports massage (SMA 26607). GCC registered chiropractor (06262).
Orlaith Rogers
Physiotherapist and sports massage therapist · Heaton
✓ HCPC registered & insured
HCPC registered physiotherapist (PH146890) with Level 4 sports massage.
Where you can book
Whitley Bay
The Lantern Rooms, 5 Marden Road, NE26 2JL. Olly and Jacob.
Dipton, near Stanley
6 Pikesyde, DH9 9EQ. Jacob every time.
Heaton, Newcastle
1 Cartington Terrace, NE6 5RS. Olly, Jacob and Orlaith.
FAQ'S - Sports massage at Whitley Bay and Dipton
How many days before or after a race should I book?
A lighter session 1 to 3 days before, and a recovery session 1 to 3 days after.
How often during training?
Every 1 to 2 weeks during a training block, or every 2 to 4 weeks otherwise.
Will I be sore afterwards?
You might feel a little tender for a day or two, a bit like after a hard session.
What should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothes you can move in. Shorts and a T-shirt or vest are ideal.
Book your session today
In Newcastle? We offer sports massage at our Heaton clinic too, alongside physiotherapy and dual sessions.