According to the National Institutes of Health, Massage Therapy may reduce chronic pain, including for people with cancer or fibromyalgia, and can ease depression and anxiety.
The term “massage therapy” includes many techniques, and the type of massage given usually depends on your needs and physical condition. In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better.
A lot of the scientific research on massage therapy is preliminary or conflicting, but much of the evidence points toward beneficial effect on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions.