SP Sports massage therapy

SP Sports massage therapy Our customised massage treatment and preventative maintenance program, will maximise your athletic p

​Over the years, playing a variety of sports has seen me suffer from many niggles and injuries. This triggered an interest in how the body works, the cause of injuries and their prevention. I experienced the benefits of Sports Massage and such was my enthusiasm, I wanted to help others reach their goals. I signed up to train as a Sports Massage Therapist and upon qualifying founded SP Sports massage therapy. My priority from the outset is to get you back to sport progressively, so you can expect assessment, treatment and ‘homework’ – exercises that enable you to play an active role in your rehabilitation. Whether your injury is sports related or not I can still help – the following are some of the more common injuries I see:

Frozen shoulder, impingement, rotator cuff ruptures, tennis and golfer’s elbow, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, migraines, back pain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, groin strain, hamstring rupture, IT band friction syndrome, patellofemoral pain, shin splints, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis, sprained ankle. We use a combination of techniques that have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each treatment. These include:

Active release technique
Myofacial release
Sports massage
Trigger point release
Deep tissue massage
Soft tissue mobilisations
Deep tissue frictions
Pre & post event massage

We specialise in:

Neck pain - Repetitive strain injury - Sprains - Tension - Headaches - Back pain - Muscle pains - General fatigue - Sports injuries -Swollen joints

Our most popular treatments are Swedish massage, sports/deep tissue massage and hot stones massage. So treat yourself and book a massage today so we can help you get back to your best.


​

09/11/2025

Have you ever wondered how cupping therapy actually works and why it's gaining popularity in sports recovery and chronic pain relief?

Cupping therapy, an ancient technique, uses suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues, boosting blood flow and promoting healing. This increased circulation helps reduce muscle tension, flush out toxins, and accelerate recovery from injuries.

At SP Sports Massage, we've seen firsthand how combining cupping with deep tissue massage and myofascial release offers a powerful, holistic approach to pain relief. For example, one of our clients, an avid runner, struggled with persistent calf tightness and slow recovery. After a tailored cupping session alongside their regular therapy, they reported not only less pain but improved mobility and faster training gains.

What does this mean for you? If traditional treatments have left you frustrated or only offered short-term relief, cupping therapy might be the missing piece in your recovery process. It's not just about treating symptoms but addressing deeper muscular restrictions and improving your body's natural healing.

Could cupping therapy be the key to reaching your full recovery potential? If you're ready to explore advanced, personalised care that goes beyond the surface, we're here to help you take that next step.

🌀 Spiral Line (SL)�The Spiral Line wraps diagonally around the body, connecting opposite shoulder and hip, crossing thro...
08/11/2025

🌀 Spiral Line (SL)�The Spiral Line wraps diagonally around the body, connecting opposite shoulder and hip, crossing through the core to stabilise rotation and balance. It helps maintain structural integrity during twisting, walking, and dynamic movement.

When this line becomes restricted, clients often experience rotational stiffness, hip or shoulder imbalance, or discomfort through the lower back and knees.
�Tension in the Spiral Line can cause the body to “wind up” — making one side tighter or more dominant than the other.

Through Myofascial Release, sustained pressure and shearing techniques are applied to unwind these fascial spirals. This encourages the tissues to rehydrate and glide freely, allowing rotational movement to return.
�As the Spiral Line releases, posture realigns, the spine feels more mobile, and the body moves with greater fluidity and coordination.

⭐️ Bingley & Surrounding Areas Introductory Offer – 40% Off Massage! ⭐️SP Sports Massage Therapy are now in Bingley — an...
07/11/2025

⭐️ Bingley & Surrounding Areas Introductory Offer – 40% Off Massage! ⭐️

SP Sports Massage Therapy are now in Bingley — and to celebrate, we’re doing something special!

Over the past 10 years, we’ve helped over 700 residents in Yeadon and nearby areas reduce shoulder, neck, and back pain — getting them back to their favourite activities and living with less discomfort.

With 60+ five-star Google reviews, we’re excited to now bring the same expert care to Bingley and surrounding areas to help more people live pain-free.

🔥 Opening Offer: The first 20 clients will receive 40% OFF their first one-hour Sports or Deep Tissue Massage — that’s just £32 for a full personalised treatment!

This offer is perfect if you want to:

✅ Improve movement and mobility
✅ Reduce pain and stiffness
✅ Feel better in your day-to-day life — whether moving, standing, or sitting

🎯 To claim your offer, simply click the link below, choose a date and time that works for you, and enjoy your discounted massage!

👉 https://bookings.gettimely.com/spsportsmassagetherapy/bb/book?location=378640&product=4955995%3ASV&staff=612304

Be quick — spots are limited and filling fast!

⚙️ Lateral Line (LL)�The Lateral Line runs along the sides of the body, from the feet through the outer legs, hips, ribc...
07/11/2025

⚙️ Lateral Line (LL)�The Lateral Line runs along the sides of the body, from the feet through the outer legs, hips, ribcage, and up to the neck.�It provides crucial stability and balance during walking, standing, and rotational movements.
When restricted, the lateral line can cause one side of the body to feel tighter or weaker, often leading to hip, knee, or lower back discomfort.
�Athletes who perform repetitive single-sided movements, such as kicking or throwing, commonly experience tension through this line.

Treatment focuses on gentle myofascial release techniques applied along the outer leg, hip, and side body to free restrictions.�Releasing the Lateral Line helps restore symmetry, improves hip and knee alignment, and enhances balance and coordination.
�Clients often describe feeling more even and grounded through their movements following treatment.

🧍‍♂️ Superficial Back Line (SBL)�The Superficial Back Line extends from the soles of the feet up through the calves, ham...
06/11/2025

🧍‍♂️ Superficial Back Line (SBL)
�The Superficial Back Line extends from the soles of the feet up through the calves, hamstrings, spine, and into the scalp.�It forms the body’s primary posterior support system, maintaining upright posture and balance.

When this line becomes tight or shortened, it can present as lower back discomfort, hamstring tightness, calf pain, or even tension headaches.
�Modern lifestyles — especially long periods of sitting or training imbalances — often cause overloading of this back line.

Releasing the SBL involves slow, targeted pressure through the calves, hamstrings, and back to unwind fascial restrictions.
�This approach allows the body to rebalance and lengthen naturally, easing pressure on the spine and promoting smoother, more coordinated movement.
�Clients frequently report a feeling of being “taller” or more upright after treatment as their posterior chain regains elasticity and alignment.

Is your chronic pain still hanging around despite treatments?At SP Sports Massage, we believe lasting relief comes from ...
05/11/2025

Is your chronic pain still hanging around despite treatments?

At SP Sports Massage, we believe lasting relief comes from treating the root cause, not just masking symptoms. Through personalised assessments, we uncover hidden muscle tensions and fascia restrictions that often get overlooked.

Our advanced hands-on therapies like myofascial release and deep tissue massage target these underlying issues, helping you move pain-free again.

Ready to break free from persistent discomfort? Let's get to the source together.

Why do personalised treatment plans speed up recovery?Because every body is unique. A one-size-fits-all approach often m...
05/11/2025

Why do personalised treatment plans speed up recovery?

Because every body is unique. A one-size-fits-all approach often misses the mark, leaving pain lingering and progress slow.

At SP Sports Massage, we tailor every treatment to your individual needs. We start with a thorough assessment to identify the root causes of your pain — not just the symptoms. This means your therapy targets exactly where it's needed, whether that's deep tissue tension, fascia restrictions, or muscle imbalances.

For example, one of our clients came in with chronic shoulder pain after years of desk work and previous treatments that only provided temporary relief. Through a personalised mix of myofascial release and trigger point therapy, combined with home exercises, they experienced significant improvement within just a few sessions. Their recovery was faster because the plan was designed specifically for their body and lifestyle.

What does this mean for you?

A personalised plan ensures focused therapy that speeds up healing and reduces the chance of setbacks. It empowers you with knowledge and exercises to support your recovery outside the clinic.

Are you tired of generic treatments that don't work? It's time to receive care that's as unique as you are.

Feel better faster with a tailored treatment plan designed around you. Ready to start your path to lasting pain relief?

🦵 Superficial Front Line (SFL)�The Superficial Front Line runs from the top of the feet, up the front of the legs and to...
05/11/2025

🦵 Superficial Front Line (SFL)
�The Superficial Front Line runs from the top of the feet, up the front of the legs and torso, to the skull.
�It plays a vital role in supporting the body’s posture and flexion — helping maintain balance between the front and back of the body.

When this line becomes restricted, clients often experience hip flexor tightness, rounded shoulders, forward head posture, or lower back strain.
�Prolonged sitting, repetitive training patterns, and stress can cause the front line to shorten, creating compression through the anterior body.

Through Myofascial Release, this line is treated using gentle, sustained pressure along the thighs, abdomen, and chest — gradually allowing the fascia to lengthen and rehydrate.
�This process reduces tension through the front of the body, opens the chest, and supports deeper, more efficient breathing.�Clients often notice improved posture, greater mobility, and a sense of space through the torso and hips.

Fascia: the often-overlooked key to chronic pain and recovery.This fibrous network surrounds your muscles, bones, and or...
04/11/2025

Fascia: the often-overlooked key to chronic pain and recovery.

This fibrous network surrounds your muscles, bones, and organs — when it gets tight or damaged, pain can linger long after the injury itself has healed.

At SP Sports Massage, we focus on releasing and restoring your fascia with specialised myofascial release techniques. This helps improve flexibility, reduce tension, and accelerate healing – not just masking symptoms, but treating the root cause.

Are you tired of temporary relief? Learn how understanding and treating fascia can lead to lasting pain-free movement. Ready to start your recovery? Book your personalised treatment today.

04/11/2025

Myofascial release does more than just ease muscle tightness — it reveals hidden benefits that can change your recovery path.

Many clients come to us expecting relief from pain alone. But once we begin myofascial release therapy, they often find improved mobility, better posture, and even stronger athletic performance.

Why does this happen? The fascia, a web of connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs, can become stiff and restricted due to injury, poor posture, or repetitive strain. Myofascial release gently stretches and loosens this tissue, restoring elasticity and improving blood flow.

One client, a keen runner, struggled with chronic calf tightness that limited their training. After a series of myofascial release sessions, not only did their pain diminish, but their stride lengthened and endurance improved. This kind of change goes beyond symptom relief — it supports lasting recovery and performance gains.

For those battling chronic pain or recovering from injury, understanding these hidden benefits is crucial. It means treatment isn't just about feeling better today but creating a foundation for sustained wellness.

Have you experienced unexpected benefits from myofascial release? Share your story or ask how it could help your recovery. Let's uncover what personalised therapy can do for you.

What Is Fascia? 🧠 Understanding Fascia�Fascia is a continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue that surrounds...
04/11/2025

What Is Fascia?

🧠 Understanding Fascia
�Fascia is a continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, organ, and nerve in the body.

�It’s what gives the body structure and allows all parts to move together in harmony.
Healthy fascia is supple and well-hydrated, allowing muscles and joints to glide smoothly.�However, when fascia becomes tight or dehydrated — often through injury, stress, poor posture, or repetitive strain — it can restrict movement and create pain in seemingly unrelated areas.

This restriction can cause tension to spread through connected regions of the body, as fascia transmits force and movement across multiple lines — not just in isolated muscles.
Through Myofascial Release, therapists apply gentle, sustained pressure and shearing techniques to restore the fascia’s elasticity and hydration.

�This process helps release built-up tension, improve circulation, and restore natural movement patterns throughout the body.
By understanding fascia as a whole-body network, it becomes clear why treating only the area of pain is often not enough — and why restoring fascial balance can have such powerful, long-lasting results.

✨ Treatment of the Month: Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial Release is a gentle yet powerful hands-on therapy that focuses on...
03/11/2025

✨ Treatment of the Month: Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is a gentle yet powerful hands-on therapy that focuses on the body’s fascial system — the continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, and organ.�When healthy, fascia allows smooth, unrestricted movement. But when it becomes tight or dehydrated through injury, stress, or poor posture, it can restrict mobility and cause persistent pain.

This treatment involves slow, sustained pressure into areas of tension to gently lengthen and soften the fascia. Unlike deep tissue massage, which targets muscle fibres directly, Myofascial Release works through the body’s fascial network to restore balance and alignment.

Throughout this series, each post will explore one of the body’s myofascial lines — the interconnected pathways that link regions of the body together.
�Understanding and releasing these lines can relieve chronic tightness, improve posture, and help the body move as one coordinated system.

Address

95 High Street
Leeds
LS197TA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30am
Wednesday 9am - 9:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9:30pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447897025189

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SP Sports massage therapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to SP Sports massage therapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category