Enhance Performance,
Recovery Speed, Prevent Injuries
Expert Sports Massage Therapy in Midtown NYC
What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a specialized therapy designed for athletes and active individuals. By manipulating soft tissues—such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments—it enhances performance, aids recovery, and prevents injuries.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Why Choose Sports Massage?
Improved Flexibility & Range of Motion
Sports massage therapy improves flexibility and range of motion by targeting muscle tension, adhesions, and fascial restrictions that limit movement. Techniques like deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and stretching help to break down knots, increase blood flow, and reduce stiffness, allowing muscles and joints to move more freely.
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Sports massage therapy helps prevent injuries by reducing muscle tension, improving flexibility, and enhancing body awareness, which promotes better movement patterns and reduces the risk of strain or misalignment. During rehabilitation, it increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and minimizes scar tissue formation, helping muscles and tissues heal more effectively and reducing the chance of re-injury. Regular massage keeps the body in optimal condition, promoting quicker recovery and injury prevention.
Enhanced Circulation
Sports massage therapy enhances circulation by stimulating blood flow to muscles and tissues, promoting oxygen and nutrient delivery while aiding in the removal of metabolic waste like lactic acid. Techniques such as effleurage and deep tissue massage dilate blood vessels, improving overall vascular function and reducing muscle fatigue. Increased circulation also helps with faster recovery by reducing inflammation and swelling, promoting tissue repair, and maintaining muscle elasticity. Over time, improved circulation supports overall cardiovascular health and enhances athletic endurance and performance.
Mental Relaxation & Stress Reduction
Sports massage therapy helps with mental relaxation and stress reduction by triggering the body’s relaxation response through the release of endorphins, the body’s natural "feel-good" hormones. The deep, soothing techniques used in massage reduce cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress, while promoting a sense of calm and well-being. The physical touch and rhythmic movements also activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps lower heart rate and blood pressure, leading to an overall sense of relaxation. Regular sports massage can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and enhance mental clarity, making it an effective tool for managing stress.
Mental Relaxation & Stress Reduction
Identifies and corrects muscle imbalances before they become serious issues.
Types of Sports Massage
Pre-Event Massage
- Prepares legs and hips for running by enhancing mobility and flexibility
- Stimulates the nervous system to improve coordination and reaction time
- Increases joint flexibility, helping with mobility and agility
- Prepares the body mentally and physically, reducing pre-event anxiety
- Reduces the likelihood of strains, sprains, and other injuries during performance
- Optimizes muscle elasticity for better endurance and power output
Post-Event Massage
- Reduces muscle stiffness and discomfort after intense exercise
- Alleviates tightness and promotes flexibility in post-run muscles.
- Improves lymphatic drainage, reducing swelling and fluid retention
- Speeds up muscle recovery and decreases recovery time
- Restores balance to the body by addressing post-event tightness
- Helps rehydrate muscles and restore tissue elasticity after exertion
Maintenance Massage
- Improves overall posture by addressing muscle imbalances
- Prevents overuse injuries like shin splints and runner’s knee
- Enhances blood circulation to promote muscle nourishment and waste removal
- Maintains flexibility, reducing the likelihood of stiffness or loss of mobility
- Supports long-term muscle health by addressing chronic tension and stress
- Keeps muscles and joints functioning optimally between training sessions
- Provides mental relaxation and stress reduction for overall well-being
Meet JJ – Founder of FITNESS360NYC
“My mission is to take your sports or gym injuries through a strength rehab program designed to fix and prevent you from re-injuring yourself.”
JJ, owner and founder of FITNESS360NYC, started his company in 2010 by integrating massage therapy and personal training within the same program. He saw a gap in the physical therapy to personal training industry and created a hybrid program that focuses on helping patients transition from rehab to a pain-free lifestyle. His background as a strength trainer and sports massage therapist allows him to blend both modalities into each session. Using this unique approach, he is able to address both the injury while also strengthening the surrounding muscles. By doing so, you are able to recover while still meeting your fitness goals. JJ splits his time between being on the road with pro athletes and in NYC directly working with clients. His clients are individuals who are dealing with chronic injuries yet still want to continue training or playing sports. He starts his clients off with an assessment to understand why they are in pain and how he is going to fix it, calling this the "Game Plan." Each session starts with a treatment followed by specific exercises to address the problem.
“The ideal goal is to be on our 90-day program, designed to build a foundation that will not only prevent you from re-injuring yourself but also quickly get you back on track with your fitness goals!”
Ready to Elevate Your Performance?
Book your sports massage at Fitness360NYC and feel the difference in your training and recovery
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Monday – Friday |
7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. |
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Saturday |
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. |
Get In Touch
- 295 Madison Avenue, lower level 10017
- Located Inside Sports Lab NYC
- 646-846-2697
- [email protected]
