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What is Massage Therapy?

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 September 15, 2009 01:05 AM | view on twitter
Massage is generally defined as the manual manipulation of soft tissue. That means a massage therapist may use their hands, forearms, elbows, and, in some massage styles, even feet and knees, to work on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (soft connective tissue) of the human body.
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Massage therapy involves the application of kneading and pressure to the skin and muscles to relieve tension, ease pain, or promote relaxation. A massage practitioner is typically trained in one or more massage disciplines (such as Shiatsu, Swedish massage, or Medical massage) and can choose the method most suited to the client. Massage therapy can be used for psychological as well as physical benefit.

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