Exercise, Fitness & Injury Prevention in New York City
Train smarter. Recover faster. Stay active — with expert guidance at Back and Body Medical in Midtown Manhattan.
Exercise & Fitness at Back and Body Medical
Supporting Active New Yorkers
Back and Body Medical is a multidisciplinary clinic at 133 E 58th St, Suite 708, New York, NY 10022. We support active individuals and athletes at every level — helping people return to exercise after injury or pain, optimising movement quality, and preventing injury in those who want to stay active for years to come.
New York City offers extraordinary opportunities for active living — from running in Central Park to training at world-class gyms, cycling the city, playing in competitive leagues, or simply navigating the physical demands of daily urban life. Pain and injury should not take you out of the activities you love. Our on-site rehabilitation gym, combined with our multidisciplinary team, allows us to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and real-world fitness.
Who We Help
- Athletes returning from injury — structured return-to-sport rehabilitation with objective criteria for clearance
- People starting exercise after a break — addressing pain, movement limitations, and weaknesses before they become injuries
- Gym-goers with training-related pain — identifying and correcting the mechanical causes of lifting injuries
- NYC runners with recurring injuries — biomechanical assessment and rehabilitation to break the cycle
- CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness participants — managing the demands of intense training
- Desk workers wanting to stay active — addressing the postural and movement issues that make exercise painful
- Post-surgical patients returning to fitness — bridging from clinical rehabilitation to independent exercise
Our Approach
We evaluate movement quality, identify weaknesses and restrictions, and build personalised plans that progress systematically — addressing current pain while building the resilience to prevent future injury. Our on-site gym allows therapy at the intensities real-world fitness demands.
Dr Shan Sivendra MD
Medical Doctor & Practice Director
Practicing in New York since 1995. Certified acupuncturist. Director of House Physicians at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Board-certified with a focus on pain management and conservative rehabilitation.
📍 133 E 58th St, Ste 708
New York, NY 10022
🕒 Mon–Fri, 10am–7pm
🏥 Exercise & Fitness Services at Back and Body Medical NYC
We support active people through every stage of the exercise lifecycle — from injury recovery to performance optimisation — using our full range of clinical treatments and our on-site rehabilitation gym.
🏃 Physical Therapy & Rehab
Sport-specific and activity-specific rehabilitation built around your goals and training. Our physical therapists design progressions that prepare you fully for the demands of your sport — not just for daily life.
🦴 Chiropractic Care
Joint mobility, spinal health, and nervous system function all support exercise performance and recovery. Regular chiropractic care supports both injury treatment and performance maintenance.
🖐 Active Release Techniques (ART)
Identifies and releases adhesions and scar tissue in muscles, tendons, and nerves — restoring the tissue quality and movement freedom that training demands.
🔧 Graston Technique
Breaks down chronic soft tissue restrictions that limit performance and predispose to injury — particularly effective for the tendinopathies and overuse conditions that repeatedly derail training.
💡 Class IV Laser Therapy
Accelerates recovery from training-related tissue stress and acute injuries — reducing inflammation and supporting cellular repair so you can train more consistently.
🧘 Acupuncture
Sports acupuncture supports training recovery, manages chronic pain from overuse, and addresses the musculoskeletal stress that accumulates from demanding programmes.
💉 Trigger Point Injections
For acute training injuries requiring immediate pain relief — allowing rehabilitation to begin sooner and progress more effectively.
🌀 Spinal Decompression
For the disc and nerve conditions that heavy training loads can precipitate — providing effective relief while training modification allows healing to progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep training while being treated?
In most cases, yes — with appropriate modifications. Our team advises on what you can continue safely while your injury is treated. Staying active within your capacity supports both recovery and fitness.
I keep getting the same injury — can you help?
Yes. Recurring injuries almost always have underlying causes — movement faults, muscular imbalances, or load management errors — that our assessment identifies and addresses directly.
Do you work with NYC runners specifically?
Yes. We assess running biomechanics, training load, and muscular function to identify why injuries keep occurring and build rehabilitation plans that address those causes.
Do I need a referral?
No referral needed. Call 212-371-2000 or book online.
Supporting Active New Yorkers at Back and Body Medical
Whether you are recovering from injury, preparing for competition, or simply trying to stay active and pain-free in New York City, our multidisciplinary team has the expertise and facilities to support you at every stage. Schedule your assessment today.