Project Description

Performance-Based Massage for Athletes & Active Individuals

Sports Massage is designed specifically for athletes, gym-goers, and weekend warriors who want to enhance their performance, reduce injury risk, and speed up recovery. This focused treatment targets overused muscles, soft tissue restrictions, and movement limitations caused by physical activity or training.

At Goldsboro Spine Center Day Spa, our therapists use a combination of stretching, deep pressure, and functional techniques to help your body move better—so you can perform better.

✅ Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports Massage provides a powerful combination of recovery and performance benefits:

  • Reduces muscle soreness & delayed-onset muscle fatigue (DOMS)

  • Improves flexibility and mobility

  • Enhances athletic performance & endurance

  • Speeds recovery between workouts or competitions

  • Reduces injury risk by correcting muscle imbalances

  • Relieves tightness in overused or repetitive-use muscle groups

  • Increases circulation for faster healing

  • Supports training programs and active lifestyles

  • Helps manage acute and chronic sports-related injuries

This service is ideal for runners, weightlifters, cyclists, team sport athletes, CrossFit athletes, rec-league players, and anyone who wants to “up” their game.

⏱️ Session Duration

  • 15 Minutes – Targeted treatment for a specific area (such as calves, hamstrings, quads, shoulders, or low back)

This is the perfect quick session before or after athletic activity or during mid-week recovery.

🧘 What to Expect – The Sports Massage Process

  • Active Intake & Muscle Assessment
    Your therapist identifies your sport, training routine, pain areas, and performance goals.

  • Targeted Therapeutic Techniques

    • Deep tissue and firm pressure

    • Trigger point release

    • Active or passive stretching

    • Myofascial release

    • Friction techniques for tendon/muscle tightness

  • Performance-Focused Application
    The session is short, efficient, and designed to loosen specific problem areas so you can move better right away.

  • Recovery Recommendations
    Your therapist may suggest stretching, hydration, or cooldown activities to prolong the benefits.

💲 Sports Massage Pricing

15-Minute Sports Massage: $35

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is a sports massage only for athletes?

No—any active person or weekend warrior can benefit from sports massage, including gym members, manual laborers, and recreational athletes.

Does sports massage hurt?

It may involve deeper pressure, but your therapist adapts the technique to your comfort level.

Can I get a sports massage before an event?

Yes! Many athletes schedule pre-event sports massages to warm up muscles and improve mobility.

What areas can the 15-minute session target?

Common requests include:

  • Hamstrings

  • Calves

  • Quadriceps

  • Glutes

  • Low back

  • Shoulders

  • Arms/forearms

How often should I get a sports massage?

  • During training cycles: weekly or bi-weekly

  • For maintenance: every 2–4 weeks