Sports massage in Middlesbrough that customers rate

Whether it's a tight back from the van, knees from Sunday football or training for the Great North Run, a good sports massage can make a real difference. The hard bit is knowing who's good before you've been.

Here are two Middlesbrough massage businesses with 4.7 stars or more from at least 25 Google reviews, in alphabetical order.

1. Bas Young Massage & Spa

• ★ 4.8 on Google
• 34 reviews
• Massage and spa
• Middlesbrough

A 4.8 from 34 reviews, offering massage alongside spa treatments.

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2. Sports Massage by Nacho Gonzalez

• ★ 5.0 on Google
• 114 reviews
• Sports massage
• Middlesbrough

More than 100 reviews, every one of them five stars, which is rare for any business.

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Getting the most from a sports massage

Say what you've been doing and where it hurts when you book, drink plenty of water afterwards and expect to feel a bit tender for a day. If something is sharp or getting worse rather than just tight, see a physio or your GP first.