Where to go for sports massage?
Graham asks via Twitter:
I'm looking to find a good place in the capital district to get a sports massage... maybe a slight preference to the east side of the Hudson (Troy, Greenbushes)
We were curious what separates sports massage from non-sports massage -- it appears it just means there's a specific emphasis on improving athletic performance and injury rehab.
Got a suggestion for Graham? Please share!
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My understanding is that a sports massage ends with a slap on the butt, while the "other kind" of massage has a happy ending.
... said Harold on May 14, 2012 at 2:41 PM | link
White Sands massage in Troy - get the deep tissue!
... said E on May 14, 2012 at 2:58 PM | link
Back in Balance in Clifton Park is good - also ask for Corey at Ania's Day Spa - Guilderland - he is great!
... said Suzie on May 14, 2012 at 3:32 PM | link
I second the recommendation for Back in Balance in Clifton Park. They do deep tissue and myofascial release.
... said StanfordSteph on May 14, 2012 at 4:49 PM | link
Spa Virgo in Albany is amazing for this, and their Brady lives in Troy and will come to your home if you'd rather stay in the Troy area -- ask for him. He's specialized in rehab massage; similarly, their RJ i s the go-to for relaxation.
... said lee on May 14, 2012 at 5:40 PM | link
Back in Balance in Clifton Park http://www.bibtherapeuticmassage.com/massage-services/sports-massage/
... said Melissa on May 14, 2012 at 6:41 PM | link
I second the White Sands Massage in Troy. Ive had massages there to help relieve the pain of sports related injuries and/or strains and they have been excellent.
... said JD on May 15, 2012 at 10:18 AM | link
Massage in the Park is pretty awesome. Always nice and they'll bring a chair or whole massage table to your office. I think their based out of the RPI tech park by the children's museum.
... said Amy on May 17, 2012 at 2:19 PM | link