fundamentals
Treatment of Pain and Inflammation
Massage
 Massage Therapy may relieve pain, reduce swelling, and help loosen tight (contracted) tissue. Only a licensed massage therapist should use massage to treat an injury. Massage should not be used to treat infections or inflammation due to blood clots (thrombophlebitis). Amputation Cerebral palsy Fibromyalgia Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) Low back pain Myofascial pain Soft-tissue injuries (for example, joint injuries, sprains, strains) Tight (contracted) tissues 