The short answer
Choose sport massage when something specific bothers you: a stiff back, sore legs after training, a shoulder that does not move freely. Choose classic massage when your main goal is to switch off, reduce stress and feel relaxed from head to toe.
How they compare
| Sport massage | Classic massage | |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Recovery, mobility, specific problem areas | Relaxation and general well-being |
| Pressure | Medium to deep, always adjustable | Light to medium, always adjustable |
| Pace | Slower, focused work on one area at a time | Smooth, flowing rhythm over the whole body |
| Techniques | Deep tissue, myofascial release, compressions, stretching, cupping, IASTM, trigger points, massage gun | Classic strokes, kneading and gentle stretching |
| How you may feel after | Looser and lighter, sometimes a little tender for a day | Calm, relaxed, often sleepy |
| Prices | 60 min 60 €, 90 min 80 €, 120 min 120 € | 60 min 60 €, 90 min 80 €, 120 min 120 € |
What happens in a sport massage
In a sport massage I start by asking what you feel and where, and then check how you move. Most of the session goes to the areas that need it. I work through the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, and add tools when they are useful: cupping, IASTM, myofascial release or trigger point work. Some moments can feel intense, but it should never be painful. You tell me, and I change the pressure.
What happens in a classic massage
A classic massage follows a steady, calm rhythm over the back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs. The aim is not to dig into one problem but to help your whole body let go. It can help with tension from stress, poor sleep or a long week, and many people simply enjoy it as regular self-care.
Which one should you book?
- You train regularly and your legs or back feel heavy: sport massage. See also massage for sore muscles after training.
- You sit all day and your neck and shoulders are tight: sport massage if there are clear knots and stiffness, classic if it is mostly general tension.
- You feel stressed, tired or sleep badly: classic massage.
- It is your first massage and you are a little nervous: classic massage is a gentle place to start. You can try sport massage next time.
- You are recovering from a minor sports injury: sport massage, and tell me about it when you book.
- You cannot decide: book a sport massage and tell me what you prefer. The pressure and pace can always be adjusted, so it can become as gentle as you need.