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Sports Massage — Starting at $139.00

Experience expert sports massage designed to enhance performance, support recovery, and help prevent injury. Whether you are a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or simply someone who enjoys staying active, our customized treatments are tailored to your body, your sport, and your goals. Using techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and advanced stretching, we help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and optimize movement.

Pricing Starting At:

60 minutes – $139

90 minutes – $204

120 minutes – $268

Customized Sports Massage for Active Lifestyles

Our sports massage therapists create treatment plans based on your history, current limitations, activity level, and long-term goals. Every session is personalized to help you move better, recover faster, and perform at your highest level.

Whether your goals involve golf, tennis, biking, running, swimming, rollerblading, football, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, kayaking, dancing, mountain climbing, sailing, or even ping pong, sports massage can help you improve performance, reduce physical strain, and stay active with greater ease.

If you are recovering from an injury, sports massage can also play an important role in your rehabilitation plan. Our therapists focus on helping you recover efficiently, rebuild mobility, and return to activity feeling stronger and more balanced than before.

More Than Just Massage

Sports massage is not only for elite athletes. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to increase flexibility, improve physical function, reduce discomfort, or support a more active lifestyle. You do not need to be training for a marathon to benefit from targeted bodywork.

Our therapists use a fusion of advanced massage and bodywork techniques that may include:

This integrated approach helps improve range of motion, reduce muscular restrictions, and support better biomechanics. In many cases, clients experience major improvements in flexibility and movement quality, even if they have struggled with stiffness for years.

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Stretching for Better Performance

Proper stretching can make a major difference in athletic performance and injury prevention. Unfortunately, many people rely on generalized stretching routines that do not address their real movement limitations.

That is where targeted stretching techniques such as Active Isolated Stretching can make a significant difference. Rather than stretching broad muscle groups without a clear purpose, this method targets specific muscles and movement patterns that may be restricting performance.

For example, mobility restrictions in the hips, shoulders, or rotator muscles can negatively affect activities such as golf, tennis, swimming, and weight training. A more precise stretching strategy can help unlock better movement, improve efficiency, and reduce unnecessary strain on the body.

Simply put, the harder you train, the more important proper recovery and stretching become.

Support for Recovery, Performance & Injury Prevention

Sports massage helps prepare the body for activity and supports recovery afterward. It can assist with:

  • Reducing muscular tension
  • Improving circulation
  • Enhancing flexibility and mobility
  • Relieving pain and tightness
  • Supporting recovery after training
  • Improving body awareness and movement efficiency
  • Reducing the likelihood of overuse injuries

A properly lengthened and balanced muscle can receive nutrients, hydration, blood flow, and oxygen more effectively. This supports both performance and recovery while helping your body function more efficiently.

When flexibility and muscular balance improve, injuries often become less frequent. And if an injury does occur, the right treatment plan can help reduce downtime and support a smoother return to activity.

A Smarter Approach to Athletic Wellness

Sports massage is about more than soreness relief. It is about helping you train smarter, recover better, and maintain the physical condition needed to perform consistently.

Massage can also help with the mental side of performance by encouraging relaxation, focus, and a more grounded mindset. Whether you are preparing for an event, trying to improve your game, or simply working toward a healthier and more active life, a customized sports massage program can be a valuable part of your routine.

For even greater recovery support, additional wellness tools and complementary therapies may be incorporated into your overall plan when appropriate.

Who Is Sports Massage For?

Sports massage is beneficial for a wide range of people, including:

  • Competitive athletes
  • Recreational athletes
  • Fitness enthusiasts
  • Dancers and performers
  • Active adults
  • Clients recovering from strain or overuse
  • Anyone looking to move better and feel stronger

It is never too early or too late to begin taking better care of your body. From youth athletes to older adults, almost anyone with movement goals, physical stress, or performance demands can benefit from a more focused and strategic approach to massage and bodywork.

Benefits of Sports Massage

  • Improves flexibility and range of motion
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Supports muscle recovery
  • Helps prevent injuries
  • Reduces muscular pain and tension
  • Encourages better posture and alignment
  • Improves circulation and tissue health
  • Supports rehabilitation after injury
  • Promotes relaxation and mental focus
  • Helps maintain long-term mobility and function
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Take Your Performance to the Next Level

Whether your goal is improved flexibility, faster recovery, better movement, or long-term injury prevention, sports massage can help you perform and feel your best. Our experienced therapists customize each session to meet your needs and support your progress over time.

Serving the Fort Lauderdale, FL Community With the Best Massage Services

Planet Massage
500 SE 15th St Suite 104
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

(954) 763-1619

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FAQ

What is the focus of Planet Massage’s Sports Massage?
Planet Massage offers customized sports massage treatments tailored to individual goals for sports like golf, tennis, running, or general physical fitness. Their approach aims to enhance performance, win more, and prevent or heal injuries​​.
What techniques are used in Sports Massage at Planet Massage?
The therapists use a fusion of advanced techniques, including medical massage, connective tissue massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, neuromuscular massage, and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)​​.
Can Sports Massage at Planet Massage improve flexibility?
Yes, their combination of modalities can significantly increase the range of motion, even for those historically less flexible. Their team includes massage therapists and personal trainers who can develop programs to maintain peak physical performance​​.
Does Planet Massage offer any additional recovery options with Sports Massage?
Planet Massage incorporates Thermal Spa Therapy and Cryotherapy in their sports massage services, offering recovery options like their Infrared Sauna to enhance treatment outcomes​​.
How does Sports Massage benefit athletic performance?
Sports Massage at Planet Massage targets specific muscles to enhance performance in various sports. It helps prepare the mind, remove toxins, relieve pain, and aid muscle development and recovery. This approach can drastically reduce injury risk and downtime and benefit all ages, from children to older individuals.
How can I start with a Sports Massage program at Planet Massage?
You can contact Planet Massage to book an appointment and begin a customized Sports Massage program tailored to your specific needs and athletic goals​​.