When you are experiencing pain from stress, overworked, tight muscles or strained muscles or tendons, instead of turning to over-the-counter pain medication or prescriptions, you can find relief and healing in a hands-on massage. This article will cover some techniques of massage and where you might find "pressure points" to ease some of your pain. Being a person who suffers from osteoarthritis, degenerative joint/disk disease and chronic pain, these are techniques I have learned by being on the receiving end. Now my family and friends come to me to help them get through the day's pain caused from stress. By turning to massage, you can increase the quality of your life.