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I had an AMAZING experience at Medical & Sports Massage. The service provided was of the highest quality and the customer service was even better. I left feeling like family and not just another customer.
Chronic Pain Relief in Sandy Springs - Real Results Not a Spa Day
Targeted medical massage for plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, sciatica & more. Licensed therapists. 12+ years of results. Book your first session today.
Licensed & certified LMT therapists
12+ years treating chronic pain
4.9-star patient rating
FSA & HSA accepted
Plantar Fasciitis
Most requested
Focused foot and lower-leg therapy to release the fascia, calm heel pain, and get those first painful morning steps back to normal.
Fibromyalgia
Most Requested
Gentle, sustained techniques that ease widespread pain, muscle tension, and fatigue. Our therapists listen to your body, never overwhelming it.
Sciatica
Targeted work to calm nerve irritation, release the surrounding muscles, and restore pain-free movement through the hip and leg.
Post-Rehab Recovery
Bridge the gap after physical therapy or surgery. We rebuild mobility and strength safely so progress actually sticks.
Pre-Hab & Sports
Prepare your body to train and compete with fewer setbacks — and recover from strains and overuse so you can get back to your sport sooner.
Chronic Tension & Pain
Neck, back, and shoulder pain that never fully lets up. We find the root cause and treat it, not just the symptom.
Your therapist may recommend add-on services as part of your treatment plan when they support pain relief, recovery, mobility, or performance goals. These services are available at an additional cost and may include sports cupping, Graston Technique®, cryotherapy, heat therapy, or contrast treatment.
What Clients Say About Our Medical Massage Therapy
Real experiences from clients dealing with chronic pain, injuries, tension, and movement limitations.
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Denise's medical & sports massage techniques relieved the pain that I was having from the back of my neck on the right side that went to the front side of my right ear and to the frontal lobe. The pain was gone in a half hour.
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I've been going to regular salon spas for 10+ years not realizing there's a whole other world that can help my chronic pain and conditions. I felt more relief in one session with Portia than I've felt in months and was actually able to sleep.
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The continued exceptional quality of service consistently enhances my sense of presence and well-being. I am unable to adequately articulate the remarkable skill and dedication demonstrated by Denise. I am profoundly appreciative.
Medical Massage FAQs for Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Plantar Fasciitis and Chronic Pain
Yes, massage may help some people with fibromyalgia, but pressure matters. Fibromyalgia is not regular muscle soreness. The nervous system may be more sensitive, and heavy pressure can leave some clients feeling worse. A good session should be slower, lighter when needed, and adjusted to the client’s pain level that day. With fibromyalgia, the goal is not to prove how much pressure someone can tolerate. The goal is to help the body settle down.
Often, yes. At least at first. Some people with fibromyalgia can tolerate deeper work, but many cannot. If the body is already on high alert, forcing deep pressure can create a flare. Medical massage for fibromyalgia should respect the nervous system. The therapist should work with the body, not fight it.
Yes, massage may help plantar fasciitis when the foot, calf, Achilles area, and lower leg are addressed together. Plantar fasciitis is not only a heel problem. Tight calves, foot tension, overuse, footwear, and load can all play a part. Massage may help reduce tension through the foot and lower leg, but it should be paired with the right stretching, footwear choices, and activity changes.
Sometimes, but not with careless pressure. The bottom of the foot can be irritated, and digging into the painful spot may make it angrier. Some clients respond well to foot and calf work. Others need gentler treatment first. If the first step in the morning feels sharp or stabbing, the session should respect that irritation, not attack it.
The best massage depends on what is contributing to the symptoms. For some clients, gentle work around the hips, low back, glutes, hamstrings, and surrounding soft tissue may help reduce tension. For others, direct pressure near the irritated area is too much. The answer is not "deep tissue." The answer is the right pressure, the right area, and a therapist who knows when to back off.
Yes, medical massage can help some chronic pain clients, but it is not a cure-all. Chronic pain often involves muscles, joints, nerves, posture, stress, old injuries, and the nervous system. Massage may help reduce muscle tension, improve movement, and calm irritated tissue. The honest answer is that chronic pain usually needs a plan, not a one-time session and a hope.
Because the massage may reduce tension, but it may not remove the reason the tension keeps returning. Chronic pain can be tied to work posture, sleep position, old injuries, training habits, stress, weakness, or movement patterns. That does not mean massage failed. It means the body is giving information. A good therapist pays attention to what keeps coming back and adjusts the work from there.
Book when pain keeps coming back, changes how you walk, limits workouts, interrupts sleep, or makes daily movement harder. Soreness is one thing. Pain that changes your movement is another. Medical massage is for people who want targeted work, not a generic rubdown. If there is numbness, weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, unexplained swelling, fever, or severe pain after an injury, that needs medical care first.
Your therapist may recommend add-on services such as sports cupping, Graston Technique®, cryotherapy, or contrast treatment when they support your recovery. These are always optional and discussed with you before any additional charges apply.