If you: Recently injured your tendons , you should avoid massaging the area within 48 hours of your injury, as this could exacerbate your condition. Have chronic or persistent tendonitis , you may benefit from massage therapy. Massage therapy should be used as a complementary treatment to traditional treatments for tendonitis . You will achieve the best results with a combined management plan of rest, icing, pain relief and massage therapy. Do consult with an orthopaedic surgeon for professional medical advice on your tendonitis condition .