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A growing body of medical research and ancient practices suggest that pressure points on the feet can be used to treat conditions in different parts of your body.

Other studies have found that Thai massage reduces back pain associated with trigger points — tight, painful muscle clusters — in the upper back.

Sometimes, massage therapy may be covered by insurance if it's being used as a treatment for a medical condition. Massage therapy may be covered by insurance companies if it is part of chiropractic treatment.

Pressure points refer to sensitive areas in your body that correspond to certain parts of your mental or physical health. We will show you how to use five of them.

Reflexology uses finger, thumb, and hand techniques for stimulating certain areas on the feet. These are thought to correspond to different parts on the body. It is therefore expected that massage will promote health, well-being, and wellbeing.

According to American Massage Therapy Association, 19% Americans have had massage therapy in 2018. And they have many reasons. Massage is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among baby boomers. They can choose between a range of massage styles in order to alleviate symptoms or to heal injuries.

The massage will include work on your entire body, though your therapist will focus on specific areas that need to be released. You can wear lightweight clothing for the massage, or you can be fully or partially undressed.

Muscle knots can be painful, but they are treatable. We explain your treatment options and when you should see a doctor.

Another type of bodywork is myofascial therapy. It involves the release of stiffness in fascia, which is the connective tissue system that houses each muscle in your body. The therapist will use light pressure to massage any tension areas and then stretch them.

Make sure that your massage therapist has the proper training, licensing, and certification. Ask to see their most recent credentials.

Abhyanga oil massage is one of the many types of Ayurvedic medicine. Once the oil has been warmed, it is gently massaged over all parts of the body. This type of massage is more focused on nurturing the skin and less on deep-muscle massaging.

The lymphatic system helps remove toxins, and improved circulation can help with a number of conditions, including: