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Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft tissue therapy combines a range of hands-on treatments to enhance training and recovery, and support ongoing musculoskeletal conditions.

Soft tissue therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Our team of soft tissue therapists specialise in a range of different treatments to enhance training, injury prevention and recovery, together with supporting the management of ongoing musculoskeletal conditions. This includes a range of different treatments and techniques such as sports massage, deep tissue massage and medical acupuncture.

Soft tissue therapy is for everyone and it can significantly enhance rehab and recovery as part of a tailored, multidisciplinary approach to ensure you receive the care that your condition demands. We treat a wide variety of people with many different issues and our team are always available for an initial discussion about what approach would be right for you before you get started.

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Our Soft Tissue Therapists

Pricing

  • 60-minute appointment – £107
  • 6-session pack (6% discount) – £606
  • 10-session pack (10% discount) – £960
  • Direct Debit: we offer the option of paying for 10 or 20 packs in instalments via Direct Debit

Soft tissue therapy
can help to:

Soft tissue therapy enhances training and recovery by reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, and promoting faster healing. Techniques such as massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy help alleviate soreness, prevent injuries, and optimise flexibility and mobility. By breaking down adhesions and enhancing blood flow, soft tissue therapy accelerates muscle repair and reduces recovery time. Regular treatment can improve performance, decrease fatigue, and support overall musculoskeletal health, making it a valuable tool for both active and everyday life.

By targeting tight or restricted areas, soft tissue therapy allows for greater range of motion and improved movement efficiency. Regular treatment can prevent injuries, enhance athletic performance, and support overall musculoskeletal health.

Soft tissue therapy helps to keep muscles healthy and resilient to minimise the likelihood of sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries, making it an essential component of injury prevention.

Soft tissue therapy reduces anxiety and stress by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol levels and encouraging a state of calm. This therapy also increases the production of endorphins and serotonin, which help improve mood and reduce stress. Regular soft tissue therapy sessions can enhance overall well-being, improve sleep quality, and provide a natural way to manage anxiety and tension.

Soft tissue therapy can significantly boost performance by enhancing muscle function, improving flexibility, and promoting more efficient movement patterns. Through techniques like deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy, it helps reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery between training sessions. This allows athletes and active individuals to train harder, move more freely, and reduce the risk of overuse injuries. By keeping the muscles and connective tissues in optimal condition, soft tissue therapy supports peak performance and helps maintain physical resilience.

Soft tissue therapy can be an effective way to relieve migraines and headaches by targeting muscle tension and dysfunction in the neck, shoulders, and upper back—common contributors to head pain. Techniques such as trigger point release, myofascial work, and gentle massage help reduce tightness, improve blood flow, and calm the nervous system. This can ease the intensity and frequency of headaches, including tension-type and some migraine-related symptoms. By addressing the muscular and postural imbalances that often underlie these conditions, soft tissue therapy offers a natural and drug-free approach to long-term relief.

Soft tissue therapy can help reduce fatigue by promoting relaxation, enhancing circulation, and supporting the body’s natural recovery processes. Through techniques like massage and myofascial release, it helps to decrease muscle tension and improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues, which can restore energy levels and reduce feelings of physical and mental exhaustion. By encouraging better sleep, reducing stress hormones, and aiding in the removal of metabolic waste, soft tissue therapy revitalises the body and mind, leaving you feeling more refreshed and resilient.

Soft tissue therapy can help alleviate swelling by stimulating lymphatic drainage and enhancing blood circulation, which supports the body’s natural ability to clear excess fluid and reduce inflammation. Gentle techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage and targeted massage encourage the movement of stagnant fluid away from the affected area, easing discomfort and promoting faster recovery. This is especially beneficial after injury, surgery, or prolonged periods of inactivity. By reducing swelling, soft tissue therapy also helps improve mobility and speeds up the healing process.

Soft tissue therapy effectively reduces muscle tension by using techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to target tight, overworked muscles. These methods help break down adhesions, increase blood flow, and encourage the muscles to relax, restoring normal movement and function. As tension is released, pain and stiffness often decrease, allowing for improved flexibility, posture, and overall physical comfort. Regular soft tissue therapy can also help prevent the build-up of chronic muscle tightness, especially in those with active or physically demanding lifestyles.

Soft tissue therapy is highly effective in reducing desk-based postural tension by targeting the muscles most commonly affected by prolonged sitting, such as those in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Through techniques like deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy, it helps to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and restore mobility. This not only relieves discomfort caused by poor posture and repetitive strain but also helps correct imbalances and prevent future tension. Regular therapy can support better posture, reduce fatigue, and promote overall physical wellbeing for desk-based workers.

At your initial appointment, your clinician will begin by conducting a thorough history and assessment including range of movement, and muscle and soft tissue tone in order to plan your treatment effectively.

Treatment will vary depending on the outcome of your assessment. You may be asked to actively move during some techniques, with continued reassessment and feedback on your progress.

Your clinician will discuss with you your desired outcome from the treatment along with your treatment plan throughout, including input from other clinicians from our multidisciplinary team to support you in achieving your goals, if required.

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Your body is your most important investment, and it deserves more. Make sure you get the care and treatment your individual needs require.

  • Work with a dedicated team of specialists, tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.

  • We combine over 1,000 years of expert experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and elite sport.

  • We are covered by all major insurers and also offer flexible self-pay options for added convenience.

Soft tissue therapy at Pure

We specialise in:

  • Sports massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Muscle energy techniques (METs)
  • Pregnancy massage
  • Occupational tightness/​imbalances
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM)
  • Pre and post-event treatment plans
  • Post-surgery scar treatment
  • Remedial treatment
  • Dry needling & medical acupuncture

Frequently asked questions

Soft tissue therapy is the treatment and mobilisation of the soft tissues in the body. Also known as the musculoskeletal system. Soft tissue therapy has a strong influence on our bodies other systems, including the nervous system, immune system, lymphatic system and fascial system, to name a few. 

 

Our team of clinicians specialise in a range of different treatments to enhance training, prevent injury and aid recovery, together with supporting the management of ongoing musculoskeletal conditions. Soft tissue therapy includes a range of different treatments and techniques such as cupping, massage, muscle energy techniques, dry needling and medical acupuncture.  

Soft tissue therapy supports both physical performance and overall wellbeing by targeting muscles, tendons, and fascia to release tension and promote healing. It helps improve flexibility, prevent injuries, and enhance recovery, making it ideal for active lifestyles.

Regular treatment reduces muscle tightness, alleviates swelling, and relieves desk-related postural strain. It’s also effective for easing migraines, fatigue, and stress, leaving you feeling more relaxed, balanced, and energised.

For those training or managing daily tension, soft tissue therapy helps your body move better, recover faster, and perform at its best.

Soft Tissue Therapy will have a positive impact on your performance whether at work, at home or in sport. It is influential in supporting the management of any injuries, aches, pains and stresses that may be inhibiting this.  

This may include:  

  • Occupational tightness, imbalances, stress or pain caused by long hours sitting or at a desk/ computer 
  • Promoting effective physical and mental recovery from exercise or work 
  • Preventing injury 
  • As part of a rehabilitation programme to return to daily active lifestyle or sport.  
  • Preparation for an important gym or sport based training session.  
  • Periodisation of Soft Tissue Therapy to complement your training programme for competition or work event. 
  • Post-operative scar work to improve soft tissue mobility and function. 

Your initial appointment is one hour long. In this appointment, our clinicians will complete an assessment and medical history, and  discuss with you your goals and outcome you want from treatment.  

We work with you along the way and will advise what the best treatment plan looks like to you.  

Our appointments then vary from 30 minutes to 45 and 60 minutes.  

Soft tissue therapy is a more general term we use to describe the breadth of treatments that we offer; massage therapy, coincidentally, is just one of those treatments. Our team of highly skilled and experienced clinicians have all studied and trained to a high level in their respective fields. Because of this, they bring a wealth of knowledge and various treatment modalities.

Soft Tissue Therapy is accessible to everyone. You do not have to be an athlete, involved in sport or even able bodied to benefit. 

At your initial appointment, your clinician will begin by conducting a thorough history and assessment including range of movement and muscle and soft tissue tone in order to plan your treatment effectively.  

Depending on whether you come in with a specific issue or if you’re just feeling like taking time out of a busy week, our clinicians will be there to help. Treatment will vary depending on the outcome of your assessment. You may be asked to actively move during some techniques, with continued reassessment and feedback on your progress throughout the appointment.  

Please be advised that due to the nature of the appointment your clinician may need you to remove some items of clothing so they can access and treat accordingly. You are welcome to bring a pair of shorts with you.

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