Self-massage provides a self-administered, on-demand massage therapy that may meet an ongoing need for symptom relief. The significant results of this randomized self-massage study may be attributed to the administering of the twice weekly study in a supervised group setting, ensuring proper technique and compliance. Additionally, the expectation of its benefits may also contribute to its nonspecific effects. Second, the sequences were narrated and demonstrated by certified research therapists who observed participants throughout the first series of eight-week sessions and thus ensured adherence. Lastly, following each session, the WOMAC questionnaire and ROM measurement were completed, allowing participants to experience the immediate sensation of self-touch and its possible effects on ambulation.