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Abstract Physiotherapy is inseparably connected with massage, as it is one of the main physiotherapeutic means at our disposal. Massage haw its roots thousands of years before discovering the field of physiotherapy, because on the one hand it was an instinctive way to relieve pain and on the other hand, because our ancestors had discovered some of its beneficial effects. Today it is known as being a useful tool in the hands of physiotherapists. Its effects are visible or/and noticeable throughout the whole organization and in almost all of its systems. Nowadays, one of the most common reason that massage is being used is the reduction or elimination of pain. There are many diseases and other disorders that afflict suffer from pain. Massage with or without the combination of other physiotherapeutic means haw shown remarkable progress in pain. Consequently, we can use this valuable tool in order to improve the lives of our fellow humans and to relieve their pain. Nevertheless, we must not forget that massage is not a panacea and a necessary condition for its implementation is the correct assessment of the patient.