Can I do massage therapy?

I have been thinking of going into the massage therapy, but I was in a car accident so now I have a bad shoulder. It okay sometimes, but it hurts more then its okay and its been 5 months since the accident. It hurts to move it in a circle or raise it above my head most the time or press hard on things. So I was wondering if because of this chronic pain if I was able to go into this field of work. If anyone could please answer me or give me any info that would be great. thank you