The Muscle Mechanics is a sports massage and musculoskeletal clinic at Ardmore House, 80 Ardmore Street, in Wānaka. It treats pain and repeat strain injuries, with the aim of finding the root cause rather than only easing the symptom. The clinic does sports massage, deep tissue and remedial massage, and dry needling and knot relief come up often in what people say about the work. The website lists treatment for the back, head and neck, shoulders, arms, chest, knees, feet, ankles and calves, and for scars after surgery once the skin has healed. Appointments can be booked online, and the therapist adjusts the pressure to suit the person. Off-site manual therapy is offered to sports teams and businesses, for up to eight therapists at a time.
Customers say the treatment was targeted and effective, and that the therapists explain what they are doing and what to do afterwards. One who came in with two sports injuries said the therapist made clear what to avoid and what to keep doing. Another said it was the best massage they had ever had. Several praise firm massage and informative sessions. One visit included a chat about gut health, which the customer said they would follow up. The clinic is a good match for people who train hard and want their recovery planned around that training.