The Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP) is responding to a request from the VHA Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation, Integrative Health Coordinating Center to provide current evidence regarding use of massage therapy for pain as treatment for conditions of interest to the VA. Findings from this review will be used by VA referring providers, site leadership, and policy makers to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacologic treatment approaches and improve outcomes for Veterans by utilizing evidence-based care pathways.
