Massage therapy is a popular form of physical therapy that involves the manipulation of soft tissue to relieve pain and tension. Common massage targets include egos, sores, NAPES, knots, ACHES, and necks. Egos are the areas of the body where muscles attach to bones, sores are areas of the body that are tender or painful, NAPES are the back of the neck, knots are areas of tight muscle fibers, ACHES are areas of the body that are sore or painful, and necks are the area of the body between the head and shoulders. Massage therapy can help to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.