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ELI5: Why does pressure to muscles in pain, help reduce the pain?

As a massage therapist I'm curious. Also, posted this a few days ago and forgot to add a flair so here it is again.
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Pain can be modulated via a mechanism called Gate Control Theory.

When you apply pressure to an area of pain, it results in inhibition of the nerve fibers bringing the "pain" sensation to your conscious mind.

This is also the basic principle behind why when you bump your knee, you rub it and it feels better.