This treatment option allows ample time for an assessment of your primary concern, followed by an specialized and informed treatment. Assessments are a fundamental aspect of massage therapy, as they allow you to track changes in your condition, and provide insight into how your body responds to treatment. Assessment may include range of motion testing, manual resistance, neurological testing, or other special orthopedic testing, and may be done before your therapist starts your massage, or as part of your massage treatment.