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Sports Massage in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Sports massage in Cheras, Maluri, for muscle that has stopped letting go on its own. You do not have to play a sport to book one. Most of the tension we see comes from training weeks, desk weeks and long drives rather than from a pitch, and the approach is the same either way: work out what is loading the area, then work on it.
- Assessed before any hands on work begins
- Sixty minute sessions
- Open seven days · Cheras, Maluri
What we help with
Reasons people come in for sports massage
Muscle tension that builds up across a training week
A lower back that tightens after long sitting or heavy lifting
An old injury that still grumbles when the training load goes up
Getting ready before an event, or settling down after one
Not sure what you need? Tell us what's going on
Start with the assessment. We will tell you what we find, what we would do about it, and whether this is the right approach for your case at all.
Open seven days · Cheras, Maluri · no referral needed
How it works
What sports massage involves here
We assess before we begin, then explain what we find in plain terms, including the parts your care is unlikely to change.
Assessing before any hands on work begins
Nothing starts until we have looked at how the area moves, because tight muscle is often guarding something rather than causing it. That also settles whether a sports massage is the right thing for you at all.
What a sports massage session involves
Sixty minutes of hands on work through the muscle and the tissue around it, at a pressure you can breathe through. We tell you what we are working on and why as we go.
Shockwave therapy alongside sports massage
Some tissue does not respond to hands alone, particularly a tendon that has grumbled for months. Shockwave adds focused pressure waves at that spot, often in the same visit, where the assessment calls for it.
What sports massage does, and what it does not
The largest review of sports massage found no evidence it makes you stronger or faster, and small real gains in flexibility and soreness. Useful for tight muscle, not a performance upgrade.
When rehabilitation matters more than another massage
If the same area tightens back up within days of every session, something is still loading it. That does not change on a table, so we would point you at staged rehabilitation instead.
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Shockwave therapy and sports massage
What's included
- Shockwave therapy, one sessionRM120
- Sports massage, 60 minutesRM120
RM200
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Is this right for you?
Not sure if sports massage is right for you?
Tick anything that sounds like you. We will read it back honestly and tell you where to start, even if that is somewhere else.
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From our patients in Cheras
What people say after being seen here
Hishamuddin Badaruddin5 months ago As a medical doctor, I myself, like my fellow doctors, am usually my very own worst patient. I came to see DC Valerie with a back pain which I should have sorted out weeks ago. I was in KL for a short day trip and decided to get treatment as I had the afternoon free. I initially contacted another chiropractic clinic who did not have any slots open but recommended Dr Valerie. Well Dr Valerie is knowledgeable - diagnosed my scoliosis and that my right shoulder pain was due to my mid-thoracic region and that my back pain was due to other issues. Highly recommended and worth it! Need several sessions and self awareness for posture and flexibility - and back strengthening.
Read moreShamil Ataev3 months ago I cannot recommend Dr. Rynn enough! He's incredibly smart, warm, and welcoming, which instantly put me at ease. What really set Dr. Rynn apart was how amazing he was at explaining everything. He broke down exactly what was going on with my spine and walked me through the entire treatment plan so I never felt left in the dark. The best part? I was able to get my consultation and treatment done all on the same day. The adjustment itself was fantastic, and I felt instant relief in my lower back the moment it was done. It’s rare to find a practitioner who combines top-tier expertise with such a great bedside manner. If you are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and efficient chiropractor, do yourself a favor and see Dr. Rynn. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!
Read moreA C8 weeks ago We brought our daughter here for chiropractic adjustments, and we’ve seen encouraging progress. She has become more responsive, and it has honestly changed the way we think about pediatric chiropractic care. We’re so glad we followed their recommendation to see Dr. Valerie, who specializes in pediatric chiropractic. Thank you for your care and dedication!
Read moreYit Yew Fei8 weeks ago 正规的chiropractic clinic不多，Persistence算一个。5 stars给Kee Shan，手法利落不啰嗦，几次调整下来肩颈松了很多。值得信赖的专业度。
Read moreKah Mun Wong6 weeks ago My back felt much better after receiving treatment from Dr Valerie. She is also very helpful in giving advice on workouts or ways to take care of my back. Highly recommended!
Read moreWong Xi Rong7 weeks ago Have been doing chiro session with Dr Valerie since 2022. She is very professional, trustable and understanding.
Read moreZu En Chiang2 months ago I have a great experience with Valerie, she is patient and professional. She took the time to explain my condition clearly, listened to my concerns, and made sure I felt comfortable before starting any treatment.
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Choosing between them
Sports massage or a spa massage
Both are an hour of hands on work and the names sound interchangeable, so it is worth being plain about where they differ. One is aimed at how you feel while you are on the table. The other is aimed at what put you there.
| What is being compared | Sports massage here | A spa massage |
|---|---|---|
| Who does it | A chiropractor or a physiotherapist, depending on what the assessment finds. | A massage therapist, usually with no clinical assessment beforehand. |
| What happens first | You are assessed. How the area moves, and what has been loading it, before anyone puts hands on you. | You choose from a menu, usually by duration and pressure. |
| What the hour is aimed at | The tissue that is actually limiting you, and the reason it got that way. | General relaxation and overall muscle tension. |
| What you leave with | An answer on whether massage alone is enough, and what else the area needs if it is not. | A looser, calmer hour, and you book again when you feel like it. |
Neither one is better than the other, and if what you want is a quiet hour then a spa is the right call. The difference is what the hour is for. If the same area tightens back up within a few days, the useful question is what keeps loading it, and that is the part an assessment answers rather than the massage itself.
Being straight with you
Who sports massage is for, and who it is not
This is likely a good fit if…
- You want the tight area assessed before anyone works on it.
- You want to be told plainly whether massage is the right thing for what you have.
- You want the work aimed at what your training or your desk is actually doing to you.
- You are willing to hear that the area needs strength work more than another session.
It is likely not the right fit if…
- You want a relaxing hour with no assessment and no questions asked.
- You want massage to stand in for the rehabilitation an injury actually needs.
- You want a number of sessions agreed before anyone has looked at you.
- The problem may need a medical opinion or imaging first. We would refer you rather than work on it regardless.
None of that makes you a difficult patient, and the first one is simply what most people mean when they say they want a massage. It means we would rather send you somewhere better suited than sell you an hour that will not hold. If you want the tension looked at properly, a first visit is where that starts.
Registered chiropractors and physiotherapists in Cheras, Maluri. Open seven days, right beside Sunway Velocity.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is sports massage the same as a normal massage?
No. The hands on work can look similar, but a sports massage here follows an assessment and is aimed at a specific area for a specific reason rather than at general relaxation. It is also carried out by a chiropractor or a physiotherapist rather than by a spa therapist. Where a muscle has stayed tight for months and will not release under hands, we may suggest dry needling alongside it.
Does sports massage hurt?
Some of it can be uncomfortable, particularly over tissue that has been guarding for a long time, but it should never be more than you can breathe through. Pressure is set to your tolerance and adjusted as we go, so say when it is too much. It is common to feel a little tender for a day afterwards in the way you would after a hard session, and that usually settles on its own.
How often should I book a sports massage?
It depends on what the assessment finds and on what you are asking your body to do, so we will not put a schedule in front of you on the first visit. Someone in a heavy training block may want one regularly; someone whose tension comes from a desk often does better with fewer sessions and a change to how they sit and move. If the same area tightens back up within days every time, that is a sign the answer is not more frequent massage.
Should I have a sports massage before or after an event?
Both are done, and they are different things. Work before an event is shorter and lighter, aimed at getting you moving comfortably rather than at changing anything. Work after an event is aimed at the soreness and stiffness once the hard effort is over. What we would not suggest is a deep session the day before something you care about, because tissue can feel tender afterwards and that is not the state you want to start in.
Do I need to play a sport to book a sports massage?
No, and a good share of the people who book one do not. The name describes the style of work rather than who it is for. Desk tension through the neck and shoulders, a lower back that tightens after a long drive, and general stiffness from sitting all week are all common reasons to come in. If what you have is a specific injury rather than tension, sports injury rehabilitation is usually the better starting point.
Who carries out the sports massage?
Either a chiropractor or a physiotherapist, depending on what the assessment finds and what the area needs. Both are registered practitioners rather than spa therapists, and the person who assesses you is the person who does the work. Our physiotherapists are not named on the site yet, which is a decision about their probation period rather than anything about their qualifications, and you are welcome to ask about the registration of whoever you see.
Where to go next
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References
- The largest review of sports massage to date found no evidence that it improves strength, sprint, jump or endurance performance, and small but statistically significant improvements in flexibility and delayed onset muscle soreness. Davis, Alabed and Chico (2020), Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
- A meta-analysis comparing post exercise recovery techniques found massage the most effective of those studied for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness and perceived fatigue. Dupuy et al. (2018), An Evidence-Based Approach for Choosing Post-exercise Recovery Techniques, Frontiers in Physiology
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Registered chiropractors and physiotherapists in Cheras, Maluri. Open seven days, right next to Sunway Velocity.