Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can be defined as the application of massage to the soft tissues of the body. Massage techniques are usually applied by hand, with fingers, elbows, forearms, ankles, feet or a machine. The common aim of massage is for the relief of body pain or physical stress. Some types of massage include sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, and joint and soft tissue therapy. Massage chairs are also available today. chair Massage therapy is becoming a popular alternative medicine practice. Massage has been widely used for thousands of years to treat all kinds of pain and injuries, both acute and chronic. Acute pain usually occurs following an injury or surgery, when the body repairs itself. Muscle tension is also caused by stress, and it has been shown that the relaxation of tight muscles relieves pain and improves blood flow in the body. The release of endorphins, which are hormones that naturally relieve pain, may be the cause of some of the benefits of massage therapy. Therefore,...