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Deep Tissue Massage
Slow, firm pressure into deeper muscle layers for persistent tension and stiffness.
60 / 90 min · From 550,000 ₫
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Sports Massage in Da Nang
Focused, purposeful bodywork for people who train, run, lift and play — and want their muscles to keep up.
Pressure: Medium–firm
At a glance
- What it is
- A targeted massage for active bodies that combines firm pressure, focused muscle work and assisted stretching to support recovery, mobility and performance.
- Best for
- Runners and triathletes training for or recovering from a race · Gym members and strength athletes with tight shoulders, hips or legs · Surfers, swimmers and paddlers with a heavily loaded upper back and shoulders
- Pressure
- Medium–firm
- Sessions
- 60′ – 550,000 ₫ · 90′ – 750,000 ₫
- Where & when
- Adella Spa, Da Nang · Daily 09:00–20:00
Sports massage is built around how you actually use your body. Rather than following a fixed routine, the session concentrates on the muscle groups that carry the most load in your training — the calves and hamstrings of a runner, the shoulders and upper back of a swimmer or climber, the hips and lower back of someone who lifts or sits for long flights. If you are looking for the best sports massage Da Nang has for genuinely focused work, this is the treatment designed for it.
At Adella Spa, every sports massage starts with a short conversation about your activity, your recent sessions and anything that feels tight or restricted. Your therapist then combines classic massage strokes with deeper, more specific techniques and assisted stretching, checking in on pressure as the session goes. The aim is simple: help tired, overworked muscles feel looser, move more freely and recover more comfortably between sessions.
Whether you are in Da Nang for a race, keeping up your gym routine while travelling, or spending your days surfing, hiking and cycling around the coast, a sports massage is a practical part of an active lifestyle. Sessions are available in several lengths — see our pricing page for the current options.
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The technique
How a sports massage works
A session usually opens with effleurage — long, gliding strokes that warm the tissue, increase local circulation and let your therapist assess where tension is sitting. This is followed by petrissage, a kneading and lifting technique that works deeper into the muscle belly and helps the tissue soften before more specific work begins.
Once the muscles are warm, your therapist moves to focused techniques. Compression applies broad, sustained pressure into large muscle groups such as the quadriceps and gluteals. Stripping uses a slow, gliding pressure along the length of a muscle — commonly used on the hamstrings, calves and forearms. Cross-fibre friction works across the direction of the fibres around tendons and attachment points, and trigger-point pressure is applied to small, tender knots that often refer discomfort to other areas.
Sports massage typically includes assisted stretching. Your therapist moves the limb through a comfortable range of motion and, where appropriate, uses gentle PNF-style (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) contract-relax techniques: you lightly push against resistance for a few seconds, relax, and then the stretch is eased a little further. Many people find this helps hips, hamstrings and shoulders feel noticeably more mobile.
Pressure is generally medium to firm, but it should never be more than you can breathe through comfortably. Productive pressure can feel intense in tight spots, yet it should not make you tense up or hold your breath. Your therapist will check in regularly, and you can ask for lighter or deeper pressure at any time.
Who it is for
- Runners and triathletes training for or recovering from a race
- Gym members and strength athletes with tight shoulders, hips or legs
- Surfers, swimmers and paddlers with a heavily loaded upper back and shoulders
- Cyclists and hikers with tired quadriceps, calves and hip flexors
- Football, tennis, badminton and pickleball players
- Active travellers whose muscles feel stiff after long flights and busy days
- Anyone who wants focused, purposeful work rather than a purely relaxing massage
Target muscle areas
- Calves (gastrocnemius and soleus)
- Heavily loaded in running, jumping and hiking. Stripping and compression may help ease tightness that many runners feel in the lower leg and around the Achilles region.
- Hamstrings
- Often tight in runners, cyclists and anyone who sits a lot. Focused work combined with assisted stretching is commonly used to support comfortable hip and knee movement.
- Quadriceps and IT band / TFL
- The front and outer thigh take a lot of force in running, cycling and squatting. Work focuses on the quadriceps and the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) at the hip rather than pressing hard on the IT band itself.
- Glutes and hip rotators (gluteus medius, piriformis)
- Key stabilisers of the pelvis. Compression and trigger-point pressure here may help relieve the deep, dull tension many active people feel in the hips and buttocks.
- Hip flexors (iliopsoas)
- Often shortened by sitting, cycling and running. Gentle, careful work and stretching may help the front of the hip feel more open.
- Lower back (erector spinae and quadratus lumborum)
- Supports posture and lifting. Broad, steady pressure is used to ease the stiffness that builds up after deadlifts, long runs or long days of travel.
- Shoulders and upper back (trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff)
- Important for swimmers, climbers, racket-sport players and lifters. Work around the shoulder blade supports freer overhead movement.
- Forearms (flexors and extensors)
- Often overlooked, but heavily used in gripping, climbing, racket sports and desk work. Stripping along the forearm is a common request.
What to expect
- 01
Arrival and consultation
You will be asked about your sport or training, any areas of tightness, recent injuries and health considerations. Tell us what you would like to focus on and how firm you like the pressure.
- 02
Warm-up strokes
The session begins with effleurage and petrissage to warm the tissue and help your therapist find where tension is concentrated.
- 03
Focused muscle work
Your therapist spends most of the time on your chosen focus areas, using compression, stripping, cross-fibre friction and trigger-point pressure, with regular pressure check-ins.
- 04
Assisted stretching
Where suitable, the major muscle groups worked on are taken through gentle assisted stretches, sometimes with contract-relax technique, to support range of motion.
- 05
Finishing and post-session
The session closes with lighter strokes to settle the nervous system. Take a moment to sit up slowly, have some water, and ask your therapist any questions about how you felt.
Sports massage vs deep tissue vs relaxation massage
Sports massage is defined by its purpose: it is organised around your activity and the muscle groups that work hardest in it. It mixes firm techniques, focused work on specific muscles and assisted stretching, and the overall goal is recovery, mobility and readiness to train again.
Deep tissue massage is defined by its depth. It uses slow, sustained pressure to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia, often concentrating on chronic tension from posture, stress or desk work. It does not usually include much stretching and is not specifically built around a sport. If long-standing knots in your neck and back are the main concern, deep tissue massage may suit you better.
Relaxation massage uses lighter, flowing strokes across the whole body to help you unwind. It is a good choice when stress relief matters more than specific muscle work — our full body massage is designed for that.
Session duration & pricing
All prices are per person, in Vietnamese dong (VND), and include a pre-treatment consultation.
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 min | 550,000 ₫ |
| 90 min | 750,000 ₫ |
Aftercare
- Drink water through the rest of the day and eat a balanced meal.
- Keep moving gently — an easy walk or light mobility work helps many people feel less stiff after focused work.
- Avoid very intense training for the rest of the day if your muscles feel tender; a light session is usually fine.
- Some mild soreness for a day or two is common after firmer work. If you feel sharp, unusual or worsening pain, rest and seek medical advice.
- Many active people find regular sessions fit best around their training — for example after a hard week or a few days before an event rather than the day before.
Before you book
- If you have an acute injury (a recent sprain, strain, tear, significant swelling or bruising), see a doctor or physiotherapist first. Massage is not a substitute for medical assessment or physiotherapy.
- Consult your doctor before booking if you have had recent surgery, have a blood clotting disorder, a history of deep vein thrombosis, or take anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication.
- Please reschedule if you have a fever, an infection, or feel generally unwell.
- Let us know if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, a heart condition or any other medical condition, so the session can be adapted or postponed.
- Areas with broken skin, rashes, sunburn, varicose veins or skin conditions will be avoided — please point them out during the consultation.
Massage is not a medical treatment. If you have an injury or medical condition, please consult a doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports massage only for athletes?
No. It is designed around active bodies, but anyone with tight, overworked muscles can benefit — including people who walk all day while travelling, work at a desk, or carry heavy bags.
Will a sports massage hurt?
It can feel intense on tight areas, but it should never be painful in a way that makes you tense up or hold your breath. Your therapist will check in on pressure, and you can ask for lighter or deeper work at any time.
Should I get a sports massage before or after a race?
Many runners prefer a lighter session a few days before an event and a recovery-focused session a day or more after it. A very deep session immediately before a race is generally not recommended. Our muscle recovery massage is a gentler option after hard efforts.
Can I choose which areas to focus on?
Yes. During the consultation you can tell us exactly where you want the session to focus — legs only, back and shoulders, or a combination.
What should I wear?
You will be given privacy to undress to your comfort level and will be draped with a towel throughout. Only the area being worked on is uncovered. For assisted stretching, staying covered is never a problem.
How do I book?
You can book an appointment online. Answers to other common questions are on our FAQ page.
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