05/31/2025
When performing massage therapy, a massage therapist works on the soft tissues of your body. These soft tissues include muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Massage therapists use different pressures and techniques.
Massage is part of integrative medicine. Medical centers often offer massage along with standard treatments. Massage can be used for a variety of medical conditions.
Research on the benefits of massage has found that massage can:
Help reduce stress.
Relieve pain and muscle tension.
Aid in relaxation.
Boost the function of the immune system
