The Parthenon Publishing Group, 1996. McCabe says all tissues have motion. Manipulation can be used in high or low velocity and amplitude, according to the type of muscle being worked on. Successful manipulation of tissues reduces restriction of motion, pain, and at best reestablishes normal motion. National Institutes of Health.
Massage is a systemic manual application of pressure an movement to soft tissues of the body.
Generally, massage has no negative side effects, however, therapists must be aware of potential situations, which could cause adverse effects, such as rash, swelling or inflammation.