A sports massage is a massage focused on healing soft tissue injuries sustained from any kind of recreational activity. Anyone who routinely pushes their body or who works out a few days a week can benefit from a sports massage. Professional athletes, from the NFL to the Olympics, have integrated sports massage therapy into their workouts for treatment before, during, and after physical activities. The key concept of a sports massage is that working out shouldn’t only be about working your muscles; it should also include the care of your muscles after periods of exertion and strain.