MASG Therapy BlogSports massage advice, recovery tips and treatment guides from MASG Therapy in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/en-gbSports Massage vs Deep Tissue: What's the Difference?https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/sports-massage-vs-deep-tissue/https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/sports-massage-vs-deep-tissue/Sports massage and deep tissue are often used interchangeably - but they're not the same thing. Here's what each actually involves and when to book which.Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTsports massagedeep tissuetreatment guideMasgtherapy@gmail.com (Missy Gillespie)How Often Should You Get a Sports Massage?https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/how-often-sports-massage/https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/how-often-sports-massage/The right frequency depends on your training load, injury status, and goals. Here's a practical guide based on what works for athletes, gym-goers and desk workers.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTsports massagemaintenancerecoveryMasgtherapy@gmail.com (Missy Gillespie)Trigger Point Therapy Explained: What It Is and When It Helpshttps://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/trigger-point-therapy-explained/https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/trigger-point-therapy-explained/Trigger points - the technical name for muscle knots - cause referred pain and restricted movement. Here's how trigger point therapy actually works.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTtrigger point therapymuscle knotstreatment guideMasgtherapy@gmail.com (Missy Gillespie)Why Your Lower Back Keeps Tensing Up (And What to Do About It)https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/lower-back-pain-massage/https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/lower-back-pain-massage/Recurring lower back tension is rarely about the lower back itself. Here's what's usually driving it and how sports massage helps break the cycle.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTlower back painposturetreatment guideMasgtherapy@gmail.com (Missy Gillespie)Post-Race Recovery: When to Book Your Massage (And When Not To)https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/post-race-recovery/https://www.masgtherapy.co.uk/blog/post-race-recovery/Timing your post-event sports massage matters. Book too early and you'll make recovery worse, not better. Here's a practical timeline for runners and triathletes.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTrecoveryrunningeventstriathlonMasgtherapy@gmail.com (Missy Gillespie)