Your body works hard. It deserves recovery that works just as hard. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply pushes themselves physically and feels it the next day. Sports massage at Manifest Massage Therapy in Lexington is built specifically for how your body moves, performs, and recovers.
Swany specializes in sports massage and has worked with active bodies for over 14 years. She doesn’t just loosen muscles. She helps you move better, recover faster, and perform at your best.
What Is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a targeted, technique-driven form of massage therapy designed to support athletic performance and physical recovery. It combines specific strokes with range-of-motion work, flexibility regimes, and stretching protocols to address the demands that training and physical activity place on the body.
At Manifest Massage Therapy, the signature sports massage is a 90-minute session that goes beyond surface-level muscle work. Swany uses a strategic combination of deep tissue techniques, assisted stretching, and joint mobilization to help your body recover from what it’s been through and prepare for what’s coming next.
What it Targets
Manifest is specifically designed to address:
- Post-workout soreness and muscle fatigue from training, competition, or physical labor
- Tight hamstrings, hip flexors, and IT bands common in runners, cyclists, and lifters
- Upper body tension and rotator cuff tightness in swimmers, throwers, and desk-bound athletes
- Reduced range of motion limiting performance and increasing injury risk
- Muscle imbalances created by repetitive athletic movement patterns
- Pre-event preparation to prime muscles for peak output
- Post-event recovery to flush metabolic waste and reduce inflammation
What to Expect
This is not a passive experience. Your session is active, purposeful, and results-focused:
- Goal-setting consultation Swany will ask about your sport, training schedule, current complaints, and specific performance goals
- Deep tissue work Targeting the muscle groups most stressed by your activity
- Assisted range-of-motion and flexibility work Active and passive stretching to restore and improve mobility
- PNF stretching (if needed) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques for maximum flexibility gains
- Recovery guidance Post-session recommendations for stretching, hydration, and training load management
Who Should Be Getting Sports Massage?
If any of these sound familiar, sports massage is for you:
- Runners dealing with tight calves, IT band syndrome, or hip tightness
- CrossFit and gym athletes with shoulder tension, lower back strain, or limited mobility
- Cyclists with hip flexor tightness and knee tracking issues
- Team sport athletes managing recurring muscle soreness and competition recovery
- Active professionals and laborers whose physical work takes a daily toll on the body
- Anyone training for a race, event, or competition who wants to arrive at the start line feeling their best
You don’t need to be a professional athlete to benefit. If your body moves and you want it to move better sports massage delivers.
Why Choose Swany for Your Manifest Massage Therapy?
Sports massage is a specialty skill and Swany has built her practice around it. Her intuitive approach means she identifies compensation patterns and movement restrictions that even experienced athletes haven’t noticed. She works toward a specific goal every session, not just a general feeling of looseness.
- It is a core specialty not an upsell
- 14 years working with active and athletic bodies
- 90-minute deep session with stretching and ROM work included
- Goal-oriented every session has a specific objective
- Private Lexington KY studio no locker room rush, just focused care
- LGBTQ+ affirming, body-positive, trauma-aware environment
Pricing
| Session | Price |
| Sports Massage 90 Minutes | $160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get a sports massage, before or after training?
Both have value. Pre-event massage uses lighter, activating techniques to prime muscles for performance. Post-event massage focuses on recovery, flushing metabolic waste, and reducing soreness. Swany will tailor the approach based on where you are in your training cycle.
How is sports massage different from deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue massage targets chronic tension and pain in specific muscle layers. Sports massage incorporates that same depth of work but adds active stretching, range-of-motion techniques, and performance-specific protocols. It’s more movement-integrated and goal-driven.
How often should athletes get sports massage?
During heavy training blocks, every 1–2 weeks is ideal. During off-season or maintenance phases, once a month supports ongoing flexibility and tissue health.
Will I be sore afterward?
Some mild soreness 24–48 hours post-session is normal, especially after deep work on tight tissue. Most athletes find performance and mobility noticeably improved within 48 hours.
Don’t let tight muscles, poor recovery, or limited mobility hold your performance back. One 90-minute session with Swany can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels and moves.
Book Your Spot Now Tuesday through Friday at Manifest Massage Therapy in Lexington, KY.
Training for something specific? Call Swany directly to discuss your goals before booking. She’ll make sure your session is built around exactly what your body needs.