Massage

Massage

Massage (/məˈsɑːʒ, -ˈsæʒ/) is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain.

Etymology

The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle" or from Latin massa meaning "mass, dough".

Types of Massage

There are many different types of massage, including these common types:

• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Sports massage
• Trigger point massage
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu massage

Benefits of Massage

Massage is generally considered part of complementary and integrative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Some of the benefits of massage include:

• Stress reduction
• Pain relief
• Muscle relaxation
• Improved circulation
• Enhanced flexibility

Related Terms

• Bodywork
• Manual therapy
• Acupressure
• Physical therapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Massage
• Wikipedia's article - Massage

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