Sports Massage Helensburgh – Expert Remedial Therapy
Whether you enjoy fitness as a hobby or are a competitive athlete, sports massage at The Lomond Clinic helps you perform at your best and recover faster from injury, training or competition.
Call us on 01436 672677 or book a massage online
Our Sports Massage Services
Preventative Sports Massage
Regular maintenance to keep muscles in optimal condition and prevent injury.
Rehabilitative Sports Massage
Targeted treatment for existing injuries, strains, and muscle imbalances.
Pre-Event Massage
Prepare your muscles for competition or intense training.
Post-Event Recovery
Speed up recovery and reduce muscle soreness after events.
What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a specialised form of therapeutic massage designed to:
See a deep tissue massage in action:
Sports Therapist Craig Macdonald performs a deep tissue massage, one of the techniques that can be used during sports massage to relieve areas of tension in your back.
Advanced Techniques Available
Deep tissue massage
Treatment and relief for chronic tension.
Trigger point therapy
Targets specific areas to relieve pain and improve muscle function.
Cupping therapy
Can help improve circulation and reduce pain and tightness.
Kinesiology taping
Rehabilitative taping technique for support (additional).
Muscle scraping (IASTM)
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation for tension and recovery.
Sports Massage: Common Conditions We Treat
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Runner’s knee and IT band syndrome
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder impingement
- Lower back tension
- Calf strains and Achilles issues

Craig MacDonald
Sports and Massage Therapist
Meet Craig, our expert in sports injury management.
Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury or looking to optimise your athletic performance – or just need help with everyday aches and pains – Craig can help. Never been for a sports massage before? Craig’s caring and friendly manner will put you at ease.
His approach combines traditional massage techniques with modern sports therapy methods, including cupping and acupressure. He’s particularly skilled at identifying movement patterns that might be causing problems elsewhere in your body, and he works closely with our physiotherapy team to provide comprehensive care when it’s needed.
Craig’s specialties include:
- Sports massage for performance enhancement and injury prevention
- Remedial massage for chronic pain and specific conditions
- Recovery massage following injury or intense training
- Cupping therapy and acupressure techniques
- Integrated treatment plans combining massage with exercise therapy
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“Having suffered with shoulder pain for weeks now, Craig has given me a new lease of life. Attention to detail, good banter, helpful follow up exercises and a great atmosphere in the clinic itself all gave me the boost I needed. Note to self: don’t leave it so long next time!”
Iain M.
Expert service.
Convenient appointments.
Competitive pricing.
Prices start from only £68 for a 60-minute focused session
Shorter follow-on sessions and add-on services such as cupping or KT taping are also available.
What our clients say
Celia M. gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Craig was excellent. Very professional, easy to chat to and reassuring. Also very quick at following up email with exercises.”
Sam S. gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Craig is brilliant. The improvement after my first session was incredible. After two sessions and the recommended exercises, I was pain-free and able to train for the first time in months.”
(James) Gordon G. gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Really satisfied with the way Craig is treating my shoulder injury. I leave after treatment with more movement… The exercise plan Craig prepares suggests various movements to to build up the range of movement and reduce pain works well…Thanks Craig, really appreciate your effort.“
Rachael T. gives Craig MacDonald a 5 out of 5 rating
“Had a fabulous sports massage from Craig! The attention to detail and care was amazing. After a serious knee injury I was a little cautious but was made to feel safe and am completely confident in his knowledge and delivery. I highly recommend this service.“
Why choose The Lomond Clinic for sports massage?
Ready to feel the difference? Book a Sports Massage today.
Contact Information
Call us
01436 672677
Visit us
The Lomond Clinic,
55-56 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8AX
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About The Lomond Clinic
The Lomond Clinic is a multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing clinic based in Helensburgh. Our highly qualified practitioners include private GP, nurse, physiotherapists, massage therapists, holistic therapists, skincare expert and mental health team comprising counsellors, psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist. We provide services to clients based in Helensburgh and the surrounding areas, including Dumbarton, Loch Lomond and Argyll and Bute.