ABOUT
THE MUSCLE THERAPY
Sports massage in Stockport — built around you
The Muscle Therapy is a sports massage and soft tissue clinic based in Hazel Grove, Stockport. I work with people dealing with chronic pain, lower back pain, sciatica, neck/shoulder discomfort, persistent tension, as well as those who simply want to move and feel better day to day. Whatever brings you in, the aim is the same: get to the root of it, not just manage the surface.
If you've been searching for professional sports massage near me in the Stockport or wider Manchester area, you'll find a practice here that takes your body seriously and takes the time to actually understand what's going on.
My Approach - Proactive care for real life
Most people come in when something hurts. That's completely fine, but the work I do in sports massage and deep tissue massage is just as valuable before things become a problem. Whether you're an athlete managing load, someone with a physical job, or a person who sits at a desk and feels it by Friday, regular treatment makes a tangible difference.
Treatments - What's on offer
Every session is tailored. I don't have a one-size-fits-all protocol. But broadly, here's how I work:
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Sports Massage: Targeted work for athletes and active people — managing load, accelerating recovery, and treating exercise-related injuries before they become something bigger.
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Myofascial Release Stockport: Specialist soft tissue therapy addressing restrictions in the fascial system — often the missing piece for people with complex or long-standing muscular pain. Integrated into every session
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Deep Tissue Massage: Reaches the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Particularly effective for chronic pain, persistent lower back tension, and sciatica that hasn't responded to surface-level treatment.
Why The Muscle Therapy - What makes this different?
There's no shortage of sports massage in Stockport and Manchester. What I offer that's harder to find is genuine curiosity about what's actually driving your pain, not just where it is, but why. I'm also in training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor, which shapes how I think about the relationship between nervous system, movement, and chronic discomfort. You won't get a lecture on it. It just informs how I listen and how I work.
If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start understanding them, this is the right place to start.
OUR SERVICES
Sports Massage
Not only for athletes, Sports Massage works deep layers of muscular tightness to aid in better overall movement
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage uses a deeper level of pressure to work with chronic areas of pain and discomfort
Pre + Post Event Massage
Ideal for anyone taking part in athletic competition or training carried out before or after the event for maximal results
Cupping Therapy
Using RockTape Rockpods, we are able to grab, pull and push fascia to treat pain, mobility and movement dysfunctions
Sports + Kinesio Taping
Providing extra support to your muscles and joints whilst dealing with niggling injuries and pains
Corporate Packages
Working with companies to provide exellent work place benefits to ensure staff are feeling their best at all times
7
Days A Week
10/10
Customer Recommend
5*
Service
45
Minute Treatments
10/10
OUR THERAPIST
Imran Sajjad
Lead Practitioner, Massage Therapist
Hi! I'm Imran.
I'm a musculoskeletal sports massage therapist working out of B-Fit Gym in Hazel Grove, and if you've found your way here, there's a good chance something in your body has been asking for attention for longer than you'd like to admit. I get it. I've been there.
"I don't just want to know where it hurts. I want to understand the whole story."
My approach goes a bit deeper than most. Alongside my hands-on work, I'm training in psychotherapeutic counselling, because I genuinely believe that how we hold tension, how we breathe, and how we feel emotionally all show up in how our bodies move and ache. I bring that understanding into every session, without overwhelming you.
Away from the treatment table, train, climb, wrestle and get out in my campervan as much as I can. Because of this, I've had my own fair share of injuries, enough to know how frustrating it is to not feel like yourself, and how much difference the right support makes.
Whether you're dealing with something specific or just want to feel better in your body day to day, you're in the right place. I'll always take the time to actually listen, and you'll leave not just feeling better, but understanding yourself a little more clearly too.
Qualifications:
VTCT Diploma in Sports Massage
Certificate in Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation
Certificate in Cupping Therapy
Certificate in Deep Tissue Massage
Certificate in Soft Tissue Massage
Certificate in First Aid and Taping
Level 2 Counselling Skills
"Keep a machine in good working order and it'll serve you well"
HAPPY CLIENTS
Ayan H.
Competitive Bodybuilder
I’ve been coming to Imran since Dec 2022 and now make it a priority to book at least once every 4-6 weeks. Imran has been great in alleviating any niggles, injuries or tightness brought on through bodybuilding which helps with recovery. Knowledge is top notch and always come out feeling fresher than when I went in
I’ve had treatment myself a number of times for a number of things from tight shoulders to lower back and hip issues. Always very professional, listens to what the patient wants and il continue to go back
Daniel D.
Physiotherapist
Nam B.
Teacher and Cyclist
Imran is very skilled and passionate. I've had neck and shoulder pain for months that won't go away regardless of how much I stretch and I was losing a lot of sleep with it. Not only did a deep tissue massage give me immediate relief and help me sleep much better, but Imran showed me different stretches that targeted the problem much more effectively. After only 4 days the problem has almost gone. I owe him my sanity. Highly recommended.
CONTACT US
Our Clinics
Hazel Grove Clinic
The Muscle Therapy
Unit 42C, Newby Road Industrial Estate
Hazel Grove, Stockport
England
United Kingdom
SK7 5DA
info@themuscletherapy.com \\ Tel: 07526978167