Benefits of Massage Therapy for Arthritis Patients. The media are filled with advertisements for spas and health clubs that include massage therapy among their programs. For people who want to relax and be pampered, that is fine. For arthritis sufferers, however, massage therapy performed by registered nurses offers significant relief from painful arthritis symptoms and helps lead to a better quality of life. 6 pgs, bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 11995 Arthritis Massage Therapy.doc Price: 53.70