WELCOME
​Welcome to NG Sports Massage, I’m Nichola, a passionate female sports massage therapist and fellow runner. Based in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, I understand the impact of injuries on runners and how massage can help alleviate job-related aches and strains My studio, conveniently located beside my home, offers a friendly and professional environment your recovery needs.
So who can benefit from sports massage
Sports massage isn’t just for athletes — it’s for anyone who wants to move better, feel better, and stay pain-free. Whether you run marathons, walk the dog, sit at a desk all day, or simply feel more aches than you used to, sports massage can help.
Here are some of the people who benefit the most:
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Runners & Walkers
Perfect for tight calves, hamstrings, hip issues and overuse injuries.
Helps improve performance, reduce stiffness, and prevent recurring niggles.
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Desk Workers & Drivers
If you spend long hours sitting, working at a computer, or driving, sports massage can ease:
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Neck tension
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Shoulder tightness
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Lower back pain
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Poor posture discomfort
It helps restore your range of motion and reduce day-to-day aches.
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Gym-Goers & Active People
Ideal for:
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Muscle soreness
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Injury prevention
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Recovery between sessions
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Improved mobility and flexibility
Regular sessions support better training and fewer setbacks.
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Mature Clients / 40+
As we get older, stiffness and reduced mobility become more common.
Sports massage can help with:
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Joint stiffness
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Reduced flexibility
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Muscle tightness
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General aches and pains
It keeps you moving comfortably and confidently.
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People With Chronic Tension or Stress
Muscle tension builds up over time, especially when life is busy.
Sports massage helps:
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Lower stress
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Improve sleep
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Release tight muscles
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Calm the nervous system
Your body feels lighter, looser, and more relaxed.
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Those Recovering From Injury
Whether it’s an old injury or a recent strain, sports massage supports healing by:
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Improving circulation
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Reducing scar tissue
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Restoring normal movement
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Helping prevent re-injury
It’s a perfect complement to physiotherapy, training, or self-care.
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In simple terms…
Sports massage is for anyone with a body that moves — or wants to move better.
You don’t have to be sporty.
You don’t have to be flexible.
You don’t have to be pain-free.
If you’re stiff, sore, tight, stressed, or struggling with mobility, you can benefit.​
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