Are you a weekend warrior, self-proclaimed athlete, or someone who just generally likes to push themselves a little too hard at the gym? Sports massage might be just what the body ordered.

What should you do if you get sick on the day of your massage appointment? While your massage therapist wants to see you, they don’t want to see you if you’re sick—for many reasons.

This resource will provide a bit of background about massage therapy in general, and then we’ll look at what scientific research says about the benefits of massage for specific populations.