Sports massage aids injury prevention, helps recovery of injury and can help to increase the quality and quantity of your training and performance. The deeper techniques used in a sports massage help breakdown fibrous tissues that may have developed following an injury or overuse. This fibrous tissue can restrict your range of movement and cause pain. By receiving regular sports massage, your awareness of your body will improve, allowing you to adapt your training sessions if needed. Stretching regularly at home is essential and a session will usually include advice and specific exercises where appropriate.