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Massage

Overview | Benefits

Massage involves applying pressure to the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles. The theory is that massage may be helpful in reducing tension and pain, improving blood flow and encouraging relaxation. Massage is usually done by applying pressure with the hands, but it can also be done using the forearms, elbows or feet. Massage techniques can affect the muscles, blood flow, nervous system, and other systems of the body. There are at least 80 different types of massage. Some are gentle and some are very active and intense.

For example, Swedish massage is very gentle and is often used to promote relaxation, improve blood flow and relieve muscle tension. Long, gliding strokes and kneading and tapping techniques are used on the top layer of muscles in the direction of blood flow to the heart. This may also include moving the joints gently to improve range of motion.

Deep tissue massages is more active and intense. It is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) muscle tension. Slow strokes are applied (with fingers, thumbs and elbows) using intense pressure to reach deeper layers of the muscles than those reached with a Swedish massage technique.

Some people feel that massage works because the touch is healing. Touch also communicates a sense of caring.

Excerpt from: Massage Therapy, Webmd.com
Author: Paul Lehnert
Editor: Geri Metzger
Associate Editor: Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer: Adam Husney, M.D. – Family Medicine

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