Massage Therapist Practice Exam

Answer: C - Acute pain is defined to a specific area, and usually lasts a relatively short time. Acute pain is normally associated with an injury such as a bone break or a cut. Rarely does a massage therapist treat a client for acute pain, but immediate massage in the acute area can actually help to relieve the intensity of the pain. Just think of all the times you have hurt yourself, and then rubbed quickly over the injured area.