How often should I have a Sports Massage?

It's a hard question to answer due to all the factors involved. Every body is individual so it depends on many things such as your lifestyle, activity levels and how your body responds to a sports massage. I have clients that see me every week, 2 weeks, monthly or even every 6-8 weeks. A much better answer can be given after an initial assessment and first treatment. That said, there are a few benefits even after the first treatment...make sure it's quality!

Your body will tell you when you feel out of balance. As long as you don't get distracted by your daily grind, you should aim for a state of wellbeing ie no pain, or stiffness. We tend to disregard our body's subtle pain messages and we leave it to late until we feel uncomfortable and need a massage. As we are all different, the main factors to look out for are lifestyle/exercise/stress levels/sleep patterns. Never take insomnia or muscle tension for granted; a massage is also a good opportunity to familiarise yourself with your body and give the central nervous system an opportunity to slow down.