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They interviewed the participants after their massages and found that those who had Thai massage felt mentally invigorated and physically energized.

The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury.

Hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It offers a number of health benefits, in addition to relieving muscle tension and pain. Learn more.

Reflexology uses gentle to firm pressure on different pressure points of the feet, hands, and ears. It’s best for people who are looking to relax or restore their natural energy levels. It’s also a good option for those who aren’t comfortable being touched on the entire body.

Your body experiences major changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage may be able to help you with stress reduction, decreased arm and leg swelling, and ease muscle and joint pain. Massage can be particularly beneficial when medications and other medical options are less available. A massage therapist will place you in a comfortable position to receive this type of massage using specially designed massage pillows.

Instead, you lie fully clothed on a mat on the ground while a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation.

Massage therapy uses a range of stroke styles. Some massage therapists use oils, lotions, and others don't. Some massage therapists prefer clients to remain unclothed during massages, while others prefer to have them wear clothes. A massage can last between 5 and 2 hours.

Cranial sacral therapy, also known as craniosacral massaging, is a form of bodywork that relieves compression in the spine, low back and head bones.

Pressure points, which correspond to different areas of your mental and bodily health, are sensitive areas on your body. Let us show you five...

You've ever gone to a county fair, music festival or conference and envied people who get chair massages. You've probably passed the airport's chair massage section. You might be lucky enough to work at an organization that offers regular massages of 15 to 20 minutes. Chair massages are performed on site, where you sit fully clothed in an ergonomically designed chair. These include massages of the neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands.

Muscle knots can be very painful, but they can be treated. We discuss your options and when to see a physician.