How often should you get a sports massage?

There is no single right answer — frequency depends on how hard you train, what you are working towards and your budget. As a rough guide:

• Training hard or in a training block: every 1–2 weeks
• Active but steady: roughly monthly
• General maintenance and stress relief: every 4–6 weeks

Listen to your body and your therapist's advice. This article will be expanded with detailed guidance for runners, gym-goers and desk-based clients.