Massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that involves moving soft tissues in the body to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and promote relaxation and overall well-being. It is a hands-on ...

When you hear the word massage, the image that comes to mind is most likely that of gentle squeezing and pure relaxation. What you picture is probably a Swedish massage. The Swedish massage is one of ...

“Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body, using varying degrees of pressure and movement, by a trained, licensed professional massage therapist,” says Michaele Colizza, based ...

Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are two popular forms of massage. Differences include technique, uses, and benefits. Swedish massage uses long strokes and light-to-firm pressure to provide ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

A doctor might recommend massage therapy as a complementary treatment for certain physical and mental health conditions. Massage therapy involves a variety of techniques for manipulating muscles and ...

I had to giggle when I saw a pic of a Paraguay soccer player getting a rub down on his, yes, gluteus maximus. In the world of sports, butt rubs are the real deal (I have to tell you, I experienced a ...

Swedish and deep tissue massage are both popular types of massage therapy that differ in pressure, technique, intended use, and focus areas. Here’s more information about the key differences between ...