Yes. Massage styles do vary and they have different effects on your body. What's some of the differences?

Regular massage usually means those treatments offered at beauty spas or relaxation clinics. Both environments offer valid treatment for overworked, stressed muscles. However, sports and remedial massage differs.

Sports massage is treatment given with the understanding not only of anatomy and physiology but also of the particular demands placed upon the body by this individual and their sport.

Sports massage is done with the principal mandate of returning the person to their desired activity with the same or better level of function. It can include more aggressive techniques that approach muscles more deeply.

Sports massage will often utilize a variety of modalities such as remedial massage, trigger point therapy, cross fibre techniques and deep tissue work. Primarily though, the difference lies with function. The return of the patient to full or better function so that they can participate in a chosen activity is our main goal.

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