They absolutely do! I hate it when strangers touch me so getting my first massage was a struggle. Lol I kept tensing up and the masseuse kept says “I need you to loosen up.” It took 3 or 4 times before I was actually able to relax enough for it to to help. Before I started I had a constant pain in my left shoulder and it would pop every time I lifted my arm up but now I move free and easy.