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  • Should You Get a Massage Before Your Marathon or Race?

    You’ve put in the work. The long runs are behind you, your mileage is dropping, and race day is right around the corner. This is the part where things are supposed to feel easier, but in our experience, this is where a lot of runners start to spiral a bit. Runners like to do STUFF.…

  • The Evolving Role of Massage Therapy in Stress Reduction Strategies

    Massage therapy in Manhattan offers effective stress relief through techniques like orthopedic massage, cupping, and TMJ treatments, reducing tension, pain, and cortisol levels for improved well-being.

  • If I have a chiropractor, can I still see a massage therapist?

    Unlocking the Power of seeing a massage therapist: A Guide to Combining Massage and Chiropractic Care for Optimal Healing and Pain Relief Introduction to Massage and Chiropractic  When it comes to seeking relief from pain and improving overall well-being, many individuals are drawn toward the benefits of massage and chiropractic care. While these two practices…

  • Do you want a Massage or a Rub?

    Massage or a Rub? We thought it might be a good idea to do a little post on the difference between a massage and a rub. Often these two things are confused, used interchangeably and the general public might not know that there is a difference. As a massage therapist, there is definitely a difference.…

  • COVID policies for Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage

    Covid policies continue to change based on the local ordinance, science, and the current situation. You can check back here for more information or reach out to us at info@bodymechanicsnyc.com Important Updates New: While mask guidance has been updated for the city and dropped in some cases, masking continues to be required in health centers…

  • Massage Therapists and the TCS NYC Marathon

    Introduction to the New York City Marathon and Massage Every year we take part in the NYC Marathon by supporting runners in their health care journeys. We see runners of all kinds, new runners, experienced marathon runners, runners with disabilities who all have one thing in common, they think massage would be a benefit to…

  • Can Massage Therapy Help My Lower Back Pain?

    Can Massage Therapy Help My Lower Back Pain? Can massage therapy help my pain? The answer to this question is more complicated than you would think. Massage Therapy research is all over the map. For starters, there are some inherent conflicts with the studies because people LIKE massages. And people are more likely to choose…

  • BERET’S REVIEW OF ROCKTAPE FMT ROCKPODS ONLINE CUPPING CLASS

    What are RockTape and RockPods? This is a fantastic place to start as not everyone is familiar with RockTape or the products that go along with them. RockTape is a trademarked brand that came out of the whole kenisio tape popularity. Their particular tape is mostly targeted to athletes, specifically for CrossFit. I do not…

  • Body Mechanics’ Orthopedic Study Corner

    A collection of interesting studies, new findings or new ways of looking at old practices. Body Mechanics’ own Matt Danziger takes an inquisitive look at emerging findings in sports medicine and physiology. Normally he does this to satiate his own thirst for knowledge and drive to learn any findings that could make him a better…

  • The secret permit you didn’t know existed that is ruining massage in New York City and what we can do about it

    If you are a licensed massage therapist practicing in New York City, you need to read this article now.  9 years ago, in opening my business, I came up against a wall called the Adult Physical Culture Permit. If you are a licensed massage therapist and do not know what it is, you are not…