What is massage for fibromyalgia?

Many studies have shown the efficacy of massage in the treatment of fibromyalgia. To do this successfully requires knowledge of the condition and technical skills that go beyond what is usually taught in massage schools. The goal of massage in treating fibromyalgia is to: reduce stress, induce relaxation and help sleep, reduce depression, treat tenderpoints, restore function to muscles, relieve spasms, and reduce waste build up in the tissues. Techniques that are especially helpful are gentle Swedish, hot stone, craniosacral, trigger point, and lymphatic therapy.