- 023-8218-2416
- info@physio-soton.co.uk
- 297 High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5NB
- Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00-15:00
Achy muscles from training, a back that’s seized up at your desk, or just a week that needs unwinding massage helps with all of it. At Physio Soton in Eastleigh, we offer sports massage, deep tissue, therapeutic (Swedish) and remedial massage, in clinic or as home visits, delivered inside a chartered physiotherapy clinic rather than a spa. If your regular Eastleigh massage therapist has recently retired or closed, you’re in good hands here.
Book online in under a minute, or call 023 8218 2416.
Speciality: Sports Massage/ Lymphatic Drainage/ Deep Tissue/ Therapeutic Massage/Kinesio-taping/
Cupping Therapy.
Piotr is, as far as we know, the most experienced massage therapist in Southampton; he has been practicing for decades. Expert in powerful sports massage and spinal therapy. Understandably he gets booked up pretty quickly. Clinic and home visits.
| Massage Type | Best For | What It Feels Like |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Massage | Training aches, injury prevention, pre/post event, tight calves and hamstrings | Firm and targeted, with stretching and recovery techniques. |
| Deep Tissue Massage | Chronic tension, stiff neck, upper back, low back, sore shoulders | Slow, firm pressure reaching deeper muscle and fascia. |
| Therapeutic (Swedish) Massage | Relaxation, stress, first-time massage | Long strokes, kneading, light-to-firm pressure, as gentle as you like. |
| Remedial Massage | Specific soft tissue problems identified during assessment | Tailored to the issue, often combined with physiotherapy. |
If your body isn’t used to massage, start gently and progress; a very strong, long massage isn’t always better and can leave muscles tighter and more painful. Massage works like a medication: the right dose helps; too much harms.
Sometimes less is more, and Piotr will honestly advise which type and pressure suit the state your muscles are in.
We’ve used massage therapy in this Southampton-area practice for over 17 years, and it’s an invaluable tool in physiotherapy. Blended with manual therapy and other approaches, it becomes genuinely powerful. We use it frequently in the treatment of back pain and other musculoskeletal problems, and it leads to better patient outcomes.
That’s the practical difference between us and a spa: if your massage reveals something that needs more than massage a radiating pain, a recurring injury the physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment are in the same building. Runners with soft-tissue strains feel this benefit most; if calf trouble sounds familiar, read our article on calf injuries and rehab.
Before your session, Piotr asks about your health, medical history and any allergies (oils and lotions are used to reduce friction; tell him about sensitivities), and explains the techniques he’ll use. No special preparation is needed; just avoid a heavy meal beforehand.
During the session, you undress only to your comfort level, covered with a towel, on a table or seated. Piotr palpates to find tense and painful areas and, importantly, asks how firm you want it. Say so at any point if you want lighter pressure: you don’t need to suffer to benefit, and “stronger lasts longer” is a myth.
Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes depending on what you need; current prices for each session length are shown in the online booking system. Expect possible mild soreness the next day after firmer work is normal, and it settles. Drink water, stretch gently, and skip intense training on the treated muscles for 24 hours.
Massage relaxes muscle tissue, reduces painful contractions and spasms, and can ease nerve compression from tight, shortened muscles, which is why it can help with radiating arm or leg pain alongside proper treatment for conditions like sciatica. Restoring normal muscle tension also improves blood supply, so muscles simply work better.
Beyond muscles, studies have found massage useful for anxiety, headaches, stress-related insomnia, myofascial pain, soft-tissue strains and sports injuries, and as a supportive therapy in conditions such as plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow. One honest caveat: massage complements medical treatment; it doesn’t replace it. Keep your doctor informed and stick to any treatment plan you have.
Trigger points are the painful knots and tight bands you can feel under the skin, and they often refer pain elsewhere in the body. Massage relaxes the muscle and helps unwind them, though one session is often not enough and when massage alone can’t shift stubborn trigger points, dry needling at our clinic is the next step. For a deep dive into the science, Paul Ingraham’s trigger points article is well worth a read (KEEP the existing external link on this anchor).
Massage isn’t for everyone, every time. Check with your doctor first or skip it if you have:
If you’re pregnant, have cancer, or have unexplained pain, talk to your doctor before booking. And during any massage: if something feels wrong or painful, speak up immediately; most problems come from too much pressure.
Anyone can call themselves a massage therapist, so ask these of whoever you book here are our answers:
For active people, every 2–4 weeks works well. During heavy training blocks or injury recovery, weekly sessions can help. For general maintenance and stress, monthly is plenty.
Firm techniques over tight areas can feel intense “good pain” that eases as the muscle releases, but massage shouldn’t be genuinely painful. Tell Piotr your comfort level, and he’ll adjust; deeper is not better.
Comfortable clothing. You undress only as far as you’re comfortable for the area being treated, and towels are used throughout for your privacy. Leave jewellery and watches at home.
Sessions run 30–60 minutes depending on your needs. Current prices for each length are shown in our online booking system, or call 023 8218 2416 and we’ll tell you straight away.
Yes, Piotr offers home-visit massages across the Eastleigh and Southampton area, subject to availability. Mention it when booking.
Some private insurers cover massage when it’s part of injury treatment. Check your policy’s terms; we can provide receipts for your claim.
No, book directly online or by phone. No GP referral, no waiting list.
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023 8218 2416 | Book online (existing booking button) | Physio Soton, 297 High Street, Eastleigh | Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm
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297 High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5NB