Sports Massage in Whitstable for Runners and Active People
Helping you recover, move better and stay active
Based in Whitstable, I help runners, gym-goers and active people move more comfortably. Whether you're training for an event, recovering from an injury, dealing with tight muscles or struggling with everyday aches and pains, sports massage can help support recovery, improve movement and help you get back to doing the things you enjoy.
Treatment is tailored to your individual needs, whether you're a runner, cyclist, gym-goer or simply want to move more comfortably.
Is Sports Massage right for you?
Sports massage isn't just for athletes. Many of my clients visit because they have:
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Lower back pain
Tight calves
Hip pain
Muscle tightness
Running injuries
Marathon training aches
Stiffness from desk work
Whether you're training hard or simply want to feel more comfortable, treatment is tailored to your goals.
Sports massage can help:
• Help manage muscular tightness and tension
• Support mobility and comfortable movement
• Help with everyday muscular aches and stiffness
• Support recovery following training and events
• Help manage post-exercise muscle soreness
• Form part of your overall training and recovery routine
What happens during your appointment?
Every appointment includes:
Discussion about your symptoms
Assessment where appropriate
Hands-on treatment
Advice on exercises if helpful
Time to ask questions
A treatment plan tailored to your goals
“I’d never had a soft tissue massage before, but… WOW, I cannot recommend it, and Peter Mercer highly enough.
After my first session I started feeling better, less pain, more movement, my initial issue was resolved after about 4 visits, a lot quicker than I thought it would take.”
— Jo, Walderslade
Sports Massage for Runners
As a runner myself, I understand the demands that training places on your body.
Whether you're preparing for your first 10K, training for a marathon or simply enjoying regular runs, treatment can be tailored around your training to help manage muscular tightness, support recovery and keep you moving comfortably.
Treatment commonly focuses on:
calves
hamstrings
quadriceps
hips
glutes
lower back
Every session is adapted to your current training load and individual goals.
Ready to move more comfortably?
Whether you're dealing with a sporting injury, recovering from training or simply want to reduce everyday aches and pains, I'd be delighted to help.
Book your appointment online today or get in touch if you'd like to discuss whether treatment is right for you.
Other treatments
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Deep Tissue Massage
For persistent muscle tension, stiffness and everyday aches and pains. Treatment is tailored to your comfort to help you relax and move more freely.
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Long-term Pain Management
For ongoing aches, recurring discomfort and long-term muscular tension. Treatment is tailored to you, with a focus on reducing discomfort, improving movement and helping you manage symptoms so you can stay active and do more of the things you enjoy.
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Myofascial Cupping and Kinesiology Taping
Cupping and kinesiology taping can be used alongside your treatment where appropriate. These techniques may help with muscle tension, movement and recovery and are always selected based on your individual needs rather than used as a one-size-fits-all approach.