If you think deep tissue only “works” when it hurts, this conversation will change how you judge a great massage. We’re joined by Kevin Campbell, owner of Good Training Massage, to unpack what sports massage is really for: recovery, performance, and hands-on care that meets your body where it is, not where you think it should be.

Kevin shares the personal story that pushed him into the work. A high school football injury left him with lower back pain for 15 years, and when answers were hard to come by, he committed to learning how to help himself. That journey led to building a sports massage practice rooted in real problem-solving, including stretching, small corrective exercise tweaks, and client re-education when it’s needed.

We also get practical about what clients can expect. Kevin works with a wide range of people, from college athletes to marathon runners and construction workers, and he explains why no two sessions are the same. Your body adapts over time, so the massage has to adapt too. If you’re looking for sports massage, injury recovery, or deep tissue massage in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, you’ll hear what to ask for and what myths to ignore.

You’ll also learn how Kevin has grown through word of mouth and local events like Open Streets on Walnut, plus where to find him online at goodtrainingmassage.com and on Instagram. If you like hearing from hardworking local business owners, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s always sore, and leave us a review so more neighbors can find the show.