NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Studies have shown that chronic pain affects nearly 100 million Americans every day.

While many people turn to medications to find relief, others are turning to massage.

TV 10-55′s Katie McGee takes a deeper look at the healing powers of massage therapy.

Licensed massage therapist Kristen Sykora is from the American Massage Therapy association and stopped by The Couch to give Lisa and Carolina a taste of the treatment.

Check out some of their “magical” healing powers in the video below: