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More research is needed to determine how effective massage therapy is, which health problems improve the most from this technique, and whether it is more cost effective than other types of treatment. Although massage is usually offered in the community by private practitioners, it is slowly being integrated into a variety of health care settings, such as hospice care facilities and hospitals.
What Massage Therapists Do About this section. Massage therapists knead muscles and other soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for injuries and to promote general wellness. Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Duties. Massage therapists typically do the following: 1  Talk with clients about their symptoms, medical history, and desired results. 2  Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body. 3  Manipulate muscles and other soft tissues of the body.