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Recovery, Cupping & Hijama (Wet Cupping) · St Albans
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Sports recovery · St Albans

Sports Recovery in St Albans for gym, running and team sports

Sessions planned around your training, races and matches. Deep tissue work, cupping, muscle scraping and percussion in one private appointment, from £75.

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Open 7 days until 10:30pmPay after your session, nothing upfront

After-work slots until 10:30pmFree parking70+ Google reviews
Sports recovery treatment at Herts Cupping, St Albans

Who it’s for

Built around what your body is carrying.

Gym and lifting

Gym-goers

Tight lats, shoulders, glutes and lower back after heavy weeks. We work the muscles that are loaded most, not just the sore spot.

Running

Runners and marathon training

Calves, hamstrings, hips and IT band, timed around long runs and race day. Recovery for runners

Team sports

Football, cricket and racket sports

Hips, groin, hamstrings and throwing or hitting shoulders. Recovery for cricketers

Back to training

Returning after a break

Easing tight areas as training builds back up, alongside any advice from your physio.

See the difference

Understand the work around your training.

Compare the methods, then discuss the area, training schedule and your next session with the practitioner.

See how this method is appliedSkin surface · simplified illustrationHands-on pressure

Your session at Herts Cupping

Massage60 minutes · £75

Dedicated muscle work, with pressure tailored to you.

Book dedicated time for the muscles that need attention. Hands-on deep tissue work is the foundation, with pressure adjusted throughout. Optional dry cupping, scraping or percussion is explained before use.

The experience
Pressure, warmth or tenderness. It should be discussed and adjusted, not endured.
Skin contact
No planned skin incisions or blood removal.
Choose your appointment
60 minutes for focused work on one main area. Choose 90 minutes when you want more time across several areas.
See times for deep tissueExplore deep tissue massage
See how this method is appliedSkin surface · simplified illustrationSmooth tool over skin

Your session at Herts Cupping

Muscle scraping30 minutes · £45

Dedicated time for a stubborn area.

A focused appointment using smooth tools over selected muscular areas. Choose 30 minutes for one area or 60 minutes for several. Scraping can also be included within a deep tissue session, where suitable.

The experience
Repeated tool contact over the area. Pressure is adapted to your feedback; temporary redness can occur.
Skin contact
No planned incisions. Broken or unsuitable skin is avoided.
Choose your appointment
Choose a scraping-led appointment when this is the method you want. Choose deep tissue if you prefer massage as the foundation.
See times for muscle scrapingExplore muscle scraping
From a client’s Google review

“I initially asked for hijama for my hamstring but he advised a Targeted Deep Tissue session would be more helpful for my needs.”

Adnaan Ali · excerpt Read Google reviews

See a real Hijama session and understand these illustrations

The diagrams explain contact with the skin. For the actual clinic setting and wet-cupping process, you can watch our existing Hijama footage. It does not demonstrate a massage-only appointment.

They show how the methods are applied, not that one works better or treats the cause of a symptom. Evidence and suitability differ by method and condition. Read the benefits and evidence guide. You can ask to stay with hands-on work or decline any method.

Sports recovery prices

Choose 60 or 90 minutes.

60 minutes for one main area. 90 minutes after a race, tournament or heavy block.

Full Body Deep Tissue

90 minutes · several areas
£110

Best for

Several tight areas, heavy training weeks or whole-body tension.

Deep tissue work across several areas, with cupping, scraping or percussion where it helps.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £90

Book Full Body Deep Tissue

Targeted Deep Tissue + Hijama

60 minutes · up to 5 Hijama cups
£95

Best for

Focused muscle work and Hijama in one visit.

Deep tissue work on one main area plus up to 5 Hijama cups.

Follow-up within 8 weeks: £75

Book Targeted Deep Tissue + Hijama

One stubborn spot only? Try a 30-minute muscle scraping session (£45).

Timing

When to book.

Pre-event

3 to 5 days before

Lighter work so you feel loose, not heavy, on the day.

Post-event

2 to 3 days after

Deeper work once the initial soreness has settled.

In season

Every 2 to 4 weeks

Stay on top of tightness before it builds into a problem.

Methods

Five tools. No fixed routine.

We use what suits the area and the point in your training, and explain each one first.

Deep tissue massage

The foundation of every session.

Dry cupping

Lifts tight tissue. Can leave marks for a few days.

Muscle scraping (IASTM)

For stubborn lines of tightness.

Percussion

Quick warm-up and finish for big muscle groups.

Hijama (optional)

Wet cupping, if you choose a + Hijama session.

Google reviews

What clients say.

Recent Google reviews from people who have visited the clinic.

Google reviewsRead independent client feedbackSee current reviews directly on our Google profile.
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I have been having Hijama treatments every three months for over 15 years and have tried many practitioners across the UK, from Manchester to the South. Without a doubt, my recent experience with Shahid was outstanding. His technique was so gentle that I barely felt any discomfort, and the recovery afterwards was excellent. Shahid has a professional setup and clearly has extensive knowledge and experience in Hijama. So impressed was I with the results that I returned a week later for a deep tissue massage, and once again he exceeded my expectations. Shahid is conscientious, skilled, and genuinely passionate about helping people. Unlike some who seem motivated purely by money, he clearly cares about delivering the best possible treatment. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Katie G
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Been looking for some natural stress relief therapy for quite some time and randomly came across this Hijama Cupping therapy. It was really explained well to me, the setup was very professional in the clinic and I cannot believe how much relief I found after the sessions. I was finding it difficult to sleep and was sleeping like a baby for the first few days. The sound of it was really scary, but it was nothing more than a slight scratch, nothing compared to the pains I went through with Tattoos and it healed up really quickly. Have been telling all my family and friends about this. Some are not convinced, but I will definitely be back for more in the future.
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Dee Al-abaidy
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Worth every penny i spent he relax and take out all the pressures recomened to all people around herts or st albans
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Adnaan Ali
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Shahid helped me with my recovery with my hamstring but he recommends the best course of action. For example, I initially asked for hijama for my hamstring but he advised a targeted recovery session would be more helpful for my needs. He also gave me gym exercises to help with recovery. After the session I noticed my issue subsided. He’s really friendly and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Top class service.
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Edad Ahmed
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Tried cupping for the first time and was feeling nervous. Abdus Shahid was very professional and talked me through the process. It helped relieve tightness in my quads. I would highly recommend
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Noman Khan
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I had an excellent experience at this cupping centre professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session The clinic was very clean and hygienic and everything was explained clearly before the treatment. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed and much better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality cupping therapy.
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Karzan Ahmad
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I’ll give this guy more star ⭐ if there was thank you for your good work really help full and did a great job
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Very good experience its was awesome
Before you book

A new injury, a suspected tear, a joint that gives way, swelling or pain that is getting worse should be assessed by a physiotherapist, GP or NHS 111 first.

Questions

Sports recovery questions.

Is this the same as sports massage?

It overlaps. Sports massage describes the hands-on treatment; sports recovery is about timing sessions around your training and events.

Is this sports therapy or physiotherapy?

No. We don’t diagnose or rehabilitate injuries. See a physio for injuries; book with us for tightness, soreness and recovery.

Can I train after a session?

Keep it light for 24 hours after deep work, cupping or scraping. Training after cupping

Can wet cupping be included?

Yes, choose a Deep Tissue + Hijama session. Avoid wet cupping in the few days before a race.

Sports recovery · St Albans

Book around your next session.

Pick a time online, or ask for a free phone consultation about timing.

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Open 7 days until 10:30pmPay after your session, nothing upfront