Pain relief treatment massage also known as therapeutic massage, is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) . Massage can be used to treat a variety of painful conditions, including muscle pain, injury, stiffness, and chronic pain. Massage therapists use their hands, forearms, and elbows to knead, rub, tap, and stroke the body’s soft tissues. . Deep massage techniques, such as acupressure, trigger pointing, kneading, myofascial release, and rolling, can help release deep muscle knots, scar tissue, and muscle spasms that cause chronic pain.