Massages arethe practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. . The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. Organs can also benefit from massage. A massage can improve symptoms associated with the functioning of both the organ and the muscles.