Symptoms Dull or sharp pain Swelling or a noticeable lump behind the knee ... stress on the knees. Massage Therapy: Gently massaging the muscles around the knee can improve circulation and relieve ...

explain the mechanisms behind persistent knee pain—and how to work through it. If you’re not dealing with a specific injury—say, a torn ACL—sorting out knee pain can seem complicated.

A series of sessions on the massage table may soothe chronic pain. You may get short term relief for problems including an achy low back or neck, knee osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, or cancer pain.