You might feel pressure or slight soreness — but it shouldn’t be unbearable. Here’s what’s going on, what happens if you ignore the issue, and how we manage it carefully:

What’s happening during deep tissue massage

Deep tissue targets muscle fibres, fascia and adhesions beneath the surface to relax stiffness, break up scar tissue, and improve circulation

This manipulation can trigger a mild inflammatory response, so slight soreness (like after a workout) is common for 24–48 hours

Why it matters — don’t let pain linger

Without proper treatment:

Tension worsens, range of motion reduces, and injuries can deepen

Scar tissue or “knots” may harden, creating chronic dysfunction

Compensatory movement patterns form, causing pain elsewhere

Too much pressure too early can also cause bruising, micro‑trauma, or nerve irritation

How we keep it safe and effective

We work within your pain tolerance — you control the depth

Every session is a minimum of 60 minutes so tissues are warmed gradually, reducing shock

We gauge your body’s cues: stretching, pulsing, small rest periods

Adjustments are constant — if something is “too much,” we ease off

Yes — but only when timed correctly, done by a specialist, and tailored to your body. Here’s what you must know...

Why safety matters

After surgery, the body is going through inflammation, swelling, tissue repair, and scar formation. Massage too early or with too much pressure can disrupt healing or cause damage.

Certain surgeries or conditions (e.g. implants, open wounds, blood clots) impose additional risk, so medical clearance is essential.

You need treatment that supports healing: reduced swelling, improved circulation, scar mobility — not just pressure.

How we ensure safety & effectiveness

We start with a thorough assessment and ask for surgeon/doctor clearance before the first session.

Early sessions use gentle techniques like lymphatic drainage and effleurage, avoiding incisions, raw tissue, or deep pressure in vulnerable areas. Via Medical Massage in Lincoln, NE+2Prana Endura+2

Deeper tissue work is introduced gradually, usually weeks after surgery, based on your healing and tolerance. Prana Endura+1

We constantly monitor your response and adjust intensity so that it helps instead of hurting.

Great question — and one most people don’t realise until they’ve experienced both.

Sports massage is typically used to prepare the body for activity or recover after training, focusing on improving circulation, flushing toxins, and preventing injuries. It’s often more general and rhythmic.

Deep tissue massage, on the other hand, is more focused on breaking down adhesions, releasing chronic tension, and targeting deeper muscular or fascial layers. It’s ideal for people with old injuries, scar tissue, postural imbalances, or long-term pain.

At Revive Your Body Method, Charlie blends both approaches depending on what your body needs. You’re not getting a one size fits all approach — you’re getting bespoke functional results.

Absolutely — and in many ways, it’s more personalised and effective.

Our private treatment space in Pretoria is clinical-standard, fully equipped, quiet, and distraction-free — but without the chaos, stress, and rotating staff that often come with large clinics.

Charlton has 16 years of experience treating high-performance clients in London, and brings that same level of precision and discretion to every session here.

You’ll receive one-on-one attention, no rushed appointments, and the peace of mind of being treated in a safe, professional environment. The result? Better care. Faster recovery. Fewer compromises.

It depends on your body. Some clients feel a noticeable difference after just one session, especially for things like tension headaches or postural tightness. Others need a series of treatments to undo years of muscle imbalances, scar tissue, or chronic inflammation.

During your first session, we’ll assess your movement, pain points, and recovery goals — and then build a plan that fits your body and your schedule.

No referral needed. You can book directly with us — and if we believe your case needs medical clearance before we begin, we’ll let you know. In fact, many doctors and surgeons refer their clients to us for post-surgical recovery, pain management, and functional rehabilitation.

You’ll only undress to your level of comfort. You’ll be covered with a towel or sheet at all times, and only the area being worked on will be exposed — just like in a clinic. Your privacy, dignity, and comfort are always respected. If you prefer to remain fully clothed for certain treatments, we can work around that too.

It depends on the type of treatment and how your body responds.

After deep tissue or sports massage, we usually recommend you avoid intense training for 24–48 hours to allow your muscles to recover and recalibrate. If you’ve come in with tightness or injury, jumping straight back into the gym or a desk job can undo the progress we’ve made. That said, we’ll always advise you based on your goals — whether that’s competition prep, injury rehab, or just moving pain-free through your day.

Recovery is an active process, and we’ll guide you through every step.

Physiotherapy typically focuses on diagnosing and treating injuries through movement, exercise, and medical protocols. What we do is different.

We’re hands-on from the start — targeting scar tissue, adhesions, and chronic inflammation through deep tissue techniques and lymphatic drainage that physiotherapists rarely have time for.

Our method is often what people turn to after they've tried physio and still aren’t seeing results — because we address the body’s healing capacity at a deeper level. No machines. No tick-box exercises. Just results-driven manual therapy tailored to what your body actually needs.