By Danny at Bristol Chiropractic Sports & Family Clinic | Updated 15 June 2026 | 7 min read ✔ Evidence-Based ✔ Written by Registered Practitioners ✔ GCC Regulated In a nutshell: Sports massage is one of the most effective tools available for recovery, injury prevention, and keeping your muscles functioning at their best — but it's also one of the most misunderstood. From "it has to hurt to work" to "it's only for athletes," the myths around sports massage are surprising
