In addition to standard medical care and pharmacologic interventions, massage technique for 20 minutes for 5 to 14 days while in the ICU will be provided to help alleviate pain and anxiety in the patient.

Patients with an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage will receive standard medical care to include pharmacologic interventions prescribed by the primary physician and nonpharmacologic interventions provided by the bedside RN such as ice or heat to address their pain and anxiety needs.

twenty minute massage intervention prior to bedtime (1900-2100), to be started after day 3 of admission for a minimum of 5 consecutive days and up to fourteen days. The massage will be conducted by an RN trained in massage technique that is not caring for the patient in a direct nursing role.

Over the course of the intervention period, the primary outcome of decrease in pain will be decreased as compared to the control group. This will be measured using the Pain Scale.