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Sports Massage in NYC for Athletes & Active New Yorkers

Whether you’re a marathon runner, a weekend warrior, a dancer, or someone who just loves pushing their limits at the gym — your body deserves expert care. At Bodyworks DW, our Sports Massage sessions are designed to help you recover faster, prevent injuries, and keep performing at your best. This isn’t spa massage — it’s therapeutic bodywork focused on results.

Close-up of sports massage therapist’s hands working on a calf muscle at Bodyworks DW in NYC, relieving tightness and improving recovery for athletes. — Targeted sports massage on the calf — releasing tension and boosting recovery so you can get back to training stronger.

Why Choose Sports Massage at Bodyworks DW?

Therapists trained in advanced techniques — deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and targeted sports massage methods.
Experience with athletes at every level — from first-time 5K runners to professional dancers, cyclists, martial artists, and weightlifters.
Results-focused approach — we target the root causes of pain, improve mobility, and speed recovery.
Performance & prevention — we don’t just treat current pain, we help keep future injuries from slowing you down.

Common Issues We Treat

Our Sports Massage therapists regularly help clients with:

IT band tightness & runner’s knee
Shin splints & plantar fasciitis
Shoulder impingement & rotator cuff strain
Hip flexor & hamstring tightness
Low back pain & sacroiliac discomfort
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

What to Expect in a Sports Massage Session

Every session begins with a full intake and assessment, so your therapist understands your training routine, pain points, and goals. We then design a customized treatment that may include:

Deep tissue and fascial release to improve mobility
Trigger point therapy to release stubborn knots
Assisted stretching to improve flexibility
Targeted recovery work for recent training or events

After your massage, we’ll give you simple stretches or strengthening tips so you can keep making progress between sessions. Many of our athletic clients report that this “comfortably uncomfortable” pressure is exactly what helps them get back to peak form.

What Clients Are Saying

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“The BEST in NYC! I came across Bodyworks DW a few years back when my piriformis syndrome was at its worst. After years of P/T and acupuncture keeping the condition contained, I needed a new treatment. My doctor recommended trying sports massage therapy.
I am so grateful to have found Bodyworks DW as it completely improved my condition in a way that no other treatment has! Over the years I have worked with several different therapists at different levels — all were incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and professional.
I highly recommend Bodyworks DW to anyone looking for the best massage to relax or rehabilitate a physical condition.”

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Ready to Book?

Don’t let soreness or injuries keep you sidelined. Book a Sports Massage today at one of our two NYC studios:

Bodyworks DW Fidi (our Downtown Studio)
Bodyworks DW Midtown (our Hudson Yards Studio)

👉 Book Your Sports Massage in NYC Now

Want a clear definition of sports massage? Watch David’s explanation in our Full Guide to All Massage Styles (jump right to the Sports Massage section). Or watch the full guide below!