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Our Services

Sports & Deep Tissue Massage in Birmingham

Deep tissue and sports massage from a physiotherapist at our clinic by Five Ways: £50 for 45 minutes, open 7 days, no GP referral needed.

  • Given by a physiotherapist
  • £50 for 45 minutes
  • No GP referral needed
  • Open 7 days, 9am–9pm
Physiotherapist's hands checking the hamstring of a person in running shorts lying face down on a treatment couch

Sports Massage Birmingham: Given by a Physiotherapist

Our sports massage in Birmingham is given by a physiotherapist at Prime Physiotherapy Clinic in Cobalt Square, by Five Ways. Each session is £50 for 45 minutes.

It can be a sports or deep tissue massage: hands-on treatment for tight or sore muscles, not a spa massage. It is not only for athletes, and it may suit:

  • runners, gym users and footballers
  • anyone with muscle tightness or soreness from training
  • people with physically demanding jobs
  • desk workers with stubborn tension

If your symptoms suggest an injury, your physiotherapist checks how you move first. They may then suggest a physiotherapy assessment or an exercise plan as well as, or instead of, massage.

The NHS guide to physiotherapy lists massage among its techniques, alongside exercise.

Physiotherapist using forearm pressure along the upper back of a person in a sports top during a deep tissue massage

Sports Massage or Deep Tissue Massage?

You do not have to choose in advance. Both are the same 45-minute, £50 session, and your physiotherapist can mix them in a deep tissue sports massage.

Sports massage centres on the muscles your sport, training or work uses most. Deep tissue massage targets stubborn tension with slower, firmer pressure on deeper layers of muscle. Your physiotherapist adjusts technique and pressure to your goals and feedback.

For one tender knot, trigger point therapy may also help. Our deep tissue massage vs sports massage guide compares the two in detail.

£50 for 45 minutes with a physiotherapist

No GP referral needed · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm · Edgbaston, by Five Ways

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What Your Massage Costs and How to Book

Every massage is £50 for 45 minutes, including your first visit. It is self-pay only, with no packages and no GP referral needed.

You can book a massage on its own: we ask health questions first and suggest an assessment only if an injury is suspected.

  1. Book your sports massage online (choose “Sports & Deep Tissue Massage”), or call or WhatsApp us.
  2. Talk through your sport, work and problem areas.
  3. Have your massage, then get advice.

Wear shorts and a T-shirt or sportswear; only the treated area is uncovered. To cancel, give at least 24 hours’ notice or the full fee may be charged.

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When Massage Is Not the Right Choice

Some symptoms need medical help, not a massage.

  • A new sprain or strain: the NHS advises avoiding massage for the first couple of days. Contact NHS 111 if it is very painful or swollen, you cannot put weight on it, or you feel hot, cold or shivery.
  • Possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot usually in the leg. Signs include throbbing pain or swelling in one calf or thigh, or red or darkened skin. Ask for an urgent GP appointment or contact NHS 111. With chest pain or shortness of breath, call 999 or go to A&E.

Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency, or use NHS 111 online or on 111 if you need help and are not sure where to go.

At the consultation, mention any recent injury and your medical history. This is general information from the NHS, checked on 18 October 2026, not a diagnosis.

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Getting to the Clinic at Five Ways

Searching for a sports massage near me in central Birmingham? Our clinic is at Suite 3A, Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8QG. It is in Edgbaston, by Five Ways.

  • Tram: Edgbaston Village stop is opposite; the West Midlands Metro runs there from the city centre along Broad Street.
  • Train: Five Ways station is within walking distance.
  • Car: the clinic has no patient parking, but Broadway Plaza car park is about a 4-minute walk.
  • Access: step-free, with lifts.

We are open 7 days, 9am–9pm. Our contact page has a map and directions.

Why Choose Sports & Deep Tissue Massage

Given by a physiotherapist

Pressure adjusted to your feedback

£50 for 45 minutes, first visit included

Open 7 days, 9am–9pm

No GP referral needed

Tram stop opposite, step-free access

Your Treatment Journey

1

Consultation

We ask about your health, sport, training, work, problem areas and goals.

2

Massage

Sports or deep tissue techniques, with the pressure adjusted to your feedback throughout.

3

Movement check

If your symptoms suggest an injury or overload, your physiotherapist checks how you move and explains the next step.

4

Advice

Guidance on exercise and training load, and whether a physiotherapy assessment would help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an athlete to have a sports massage?

No. You do not need to be a professional athlete. Massage may help anyone with tight or sore muscles, whether from sport, a physically demanding job or stubborn tension from desk work.

Who will give my massage?

A physiotherapist gives every sports and deep tissue massage at our clinic. It starts with a short consultation about your health, activity and problem areas. If your symptoms suggest an injury, your physiotherapist can also check how you move.

Is sports massage the same as physiotherapy?

No. Massage is one hands-on technique; physiotherapy also uses exercise and other techniques, as the NHS describes. Because a physiotherapist gives your massage here, they can suggest an assessment or an exercise plan if your symptoms point to an injury.

Will deep tissue massage hurt?

The pressure can be firm, but it should stay manageable. Your physiotherapist adjusts it to your feedback throughout the session, so tell them at any time if you would like it lighter or firmer.

How much does a sports massage cost?

A sports or deep tissue massage costs £50 for 45 minutes, including your first visit. It is self-pay only, with no packages or prepaid sessions. To cancel, give at least 24 hours' notice, or the full fee may be charged.

How soon after an injury can I have a massage?

The NHS advises waiting a couple of days after a new sprain or strain before having a massage. After that, your physiotherapist can check the injury first. Contact NHS 111 if pain or swelling is severe or worsening, or you cannot put weight on it.

Can I have a massage before or after a race or match?

Yes, at our clinic in the days before or after a race or match. We do not offer mobile massage, home visits or massage at events. Mention your event date at the consultation so your physiotherapist can plan the session.

Do I need a GP referral, and can I use health insurance?

You do not need a GP referral: you can book online, by phone or by WhatsApp. We are self-pay only, so private health insurance is not accepted. Every appointment is £50 for 45 minutes.

How often should I have a sports massage?

There is no set number: it depends on your training, your work and how your muscles respond. After each session, your physiotherapist can advise on exercise and training load, and you book each massage when you need it.

Book Your Sports Massage in Birmingham

£50 for 45 minutes with a physiotherapist, 7 days a week. Book online, call or send a WhatsApp message.