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Sports Massage
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Nick from Athos Physio conducting a Sports Physio Massage to a customer

Sports and deep tissue massage at 77 Piccadilly

Our sports massage clinic is inside F45 Manchester NQ at 77 Piccadilly, two minutes from Piccadilly station. We use sports and deep tissue massage to ease tight, sore muscles and help you recover from training, long days at a desk or an old niggle. As a clinic specialising in MSK physiotherapy, injury prevention and biomechanics, we use massage as part of keeping you moving well and staying injury-free. It suits runners, gym-goers and anyone whose body feels stiff and overworked. Every massage is given by Nick, an HCPC-registered physiotherapist, so if something needs more than a massage, he'll spot it.

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Sports massage prices

Sports massage prices

  • 30 minutes: £50

  • 60 minutes: £80

  • 90 minutes: £120

No GP referral needed. We're open Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm.

What a session involves

  • A quick chat first. Where you're tight or sore, what training or work you do, and anything coming up, like a race.

  • Hands-on massage. We work on the areas that need it, using sports massage, deep tissue work, myofascial release and trigger point techniques.

  • Pressure that suits you. From gentle to deep, depending on how your muscles respond and what you're comfortable with.

  • Simple advice to take home. A couple of stretches or mobility drills, and when to book again if you need to.

Sports massage vs deep tissue massage

Sports massage is aimed at people who train or move a lot. It focuses on the muscles you load most and can be used before an event, after hard training or as regular upkeep. Deep tissue massage uses slower, firmer pressure to work into knotted, overworked muscles, wherever that tightness comes from. Most of our sessions mix both, based on what you tell us and what we find.

Sports massage or physio?

Massage is great for tight, achy muscles when nothing is injured. If you have pain that stops you training or working, pain that keeps coming back, or symptoms like pins and needles, book physiotherapy and active rehab instead. Physio starts with an assessment to find the cause, then hands-on treatment and a custom rehab and strengthening plan written for you. Not sure what's going on? See what we treat.

Who it helps

  • Runners: tight calves, hamstrings and hips during a training block or after a race. If something hurts when you run, see our running injury physio page.

  • Gym-goers: sore, stiff muscles after heavy lifting or a new programme, so you can keep training well.

  • Desk workers: tight neck, shoulders and lower back from long hours sitting. If the pain keeps coming back, read about lower back pain and back and neck pain physio.

Does insurance cover sports massage?

Some policies cover sports massage, so check with your insurer before you book. If you're with Bupa, WPA, Vitality or Aviva, ask them whether massage is included in your cover.

Ready to loosen up? Choose a 30, 60 or 90-minute session at a time that suits you. Book your sports massage →

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Our sports massage techniques

  • Sports massage

    Firm, targeted work on the muscles you use most in training, to ease tightness and help you recover between sessions.

  • Deep tissue massage

    Slower, deeper pressure for knotted, overworked muscles in the back, neck, shoulders, hips and legs.

  • Myofascial release and trigger points

    Sustained pressure on tight bands and tender spots, adjusted to how much pressure feels right for you.

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What our customers say about Athos Physio

  • Best physio in Manchester!

    I really hurt my back and could barely move for days. Going to Nick was the best decision I ever made. Not only was he able to diagnose the problem and make me feel immediately better, he was able to help me understand why this keeps happening and how to prevent it from happening in the future.

    No one has ever taken the time like that to understand why! Nick is a stand-up guy- so fun and kind. (Google review)

    ~ Lia Bruce ~

  • Can’t recommend enough 💜

    Highly recommended. Was told by my surgeon my elbow break was life-changing but with Nick’s help it’s pretty much back to normal. Very knowledgeable, professional and also down to earth and made me feel comfortable. Can’t recommend enough. 💜 (Google Review)

    ~ Elizabeth Rae ~

  • I would 100% recommend him!!

    Nick was great and friendly - he gave me the most thorough assessment I've had from a Physio, taking the time to assess me properly to find the most effective solutions. I loved that he had a 3D diagram of the body on a tablet to help identify where exactly I was experiencing pain. (Google review)

    ~ Daniel Jones ~

  • Can Not Recommend Further You Will Not Regret Working With Nick.

    Nick is the best there is - you won't be disappointed. He literally changed my life and the same goes for my family members.

    I was pregnant when I came to see Nick and I have been working with him during my pregnancy and my postpartum period. He is very intentional about my postpartum recovery and healing. He is an amazing physiotherapist and PT - the combination is very unique and definitely the reason for the way my body is healing. (Google review)

    ~ Ifrah Mohamed ~

  • Unique experience

    No more headaches, and, after 13 years of using various personal trainers have learnt so much more over the last three weeks than before.

    Great Physiotherapy and longer-term coaching. (Google review)

    ~ Johan Kuy ~

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Meet your physiotherapist

Nick Chatziviltsos

Nick is an HCPC-registered physiotherapist (PH114351) with a BSc in Physiotherapy and a PgDip in Sports and Exercise Medicine. He has worked in physiotherapy practices since 2014. More about Nick

Sports massage FAQs

  • A sports massage costs £50 for 30 minutes, £80 for 60 minutes or £120 for 90 minutes. Thirty minutes suits one area, like your calves or neck and shoulders. Sixty or 90 minutes gives time for several areas or a full lower or upper body session.

  • Sports massage is aimed at people who train or move a lot, and focuses on the muscles you load most, before or after training or an event. Deep tissue massage uses slower, firmer pressure to work into tight, sore muscles, whether that comes from sport, a desk job or stress. In practice we often mix both in one session, based on what you tell us and what we find.

  • It can feel firm and uncomfortable in tight areas, but it shouldn't be painful. We adjust the pressure as we go, so tell us if it's too much. Some people feel a bit sore for a day or two afterwards, much like after a hard training session.

  • Book a sports massage if you're tight, achy or recovering from hard training and nothing is injured. Book physio if you have pain that stops you training or working, an injury, pain that keeps coming back, or symptoms like pins and needles. Physio starts with an assessment to find the cause, then hands-on treatment and a rehab and strengthening plan written for you.

  • Some policies cover sports massage, so check with your insurer before you book. If you're with Bupa, WPA, Vitality or Aviva, ask them whether massage is included in your cover and if they need a reference from you.

  • No GP referral is needed. We're open Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm, inside F45 Manchester NQ at 77 Piccadilly, M1 2BU, so you can come before or after work. Book online or call or WhatsApp 07475 433300.

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