Massage therapy focuses on improving circulation, reducing stress, and recovering from injury. This is usually done through lessening the stress on nerves, and reducing pressure from tense muscles on the bones. Massage therapy can also improve your movement range as it opens up space around the joints so they can freely move. Improving blood flow can help to treat swollen joints, and reduce swelling caused by arthritis. Treating these types of conditions will improve your quality of life dramatically as it will improve your range of motion and your ability to enjoy pain free life.