Massage therapy is a good way for patients of fibromyalgia to relax. The massages vary based on the symptoms of the condition.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome that can cause widespread pain in the body. Learn more about the condition, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) May 10 — In a randomized trial comparing massage therapy with relaxation therapy for fibromyalgia, only massage therapy offered long-term benefits. The report appears in ...

Physical therapy may be used alongside other treatments to help reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve mental health. Learn more.

WebMD examines common treatments for fibromyalgia, including exercise, physical therapy, medication, relaxation, and stress reduction.

This article provides a broad overview of the effectiveness of massage therapy for a variety of chronic, non-malignant pain complaints to identify gaps in the research.

While Original Medicare does not cover massage therapy, some Medicare Advantage plans offer coverage for the treatment, subject to certain conditions.