Every massage has a purpose. You might be feeling stressful, so opt for a relaxing rub down. Other times you may crave some much-needed attention, yearning for an erotic massage. Like everything in life, it’s important to have variety. Often, the last thing you need is someone being overly gentle and caring with you. If you’re out every weekend for a night with the lads and don’t buy into the girly world of relaxing rub-downs, sports massage is definitely for you. It is not for the faint-hearted. It can be painful, uncomfortable and often has people wondering why they opted for one in the first place. But if done right, it can be incredibly beneficial for athletes, although we only recommend it for the manliest of men. Much like Yorkie announced when they went with their new marketing campaign for the chocolate bar; this one’s just for the boys.

Unlike erotic or relaxing massages, a sport massage can be harder to generalise as every athlete is unique and many will have different body parts that require work. The masseuse will often make alterations to the foundation massage, tailoring it for your specifics. As the bar is raised for athletes, with times becoming faster, distances longer and participants stronger, the need for this type of massage is growing. As a result, the need for background information about it is necessary. It’s not just an enjoyment factor, it’s a necessity. It can help reduce the risk of sport injury as well as enhancing performance. These athletes require this attention, and it should not be ignored.

However, it’s not just reserved for professional athletes. Have you ever had a kick about with friends in the park and woken up the next morning with a sore leg? You may not play at the Emirates Stadium every week, or with Ashley Cole coming up the back. This doesn’t mean that you’re not in need of a sports massage. And if you’re not looking to spend money on a professional sports masseuse, it’s just as good to book a girl that will do it a little bit harder than your traditional sensual massage. If you’re looking for an official sports massage, it is best to go to a professional. A working knowledge of the anatomy, in particular the skeletal and muscular systems, is paramount. You need to know what buttons to press, what areas to focus on in order to really benefit from this type of massage. It can greatly increase range of movement, chronic pain and bodily discomfort.