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Massage

For Massage we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Acupuncture, Baby, Fitness, Health, Physical Therapy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Spa.



Massage (Acupuncture)

A healing touch that applies pressure on the muscles of the body. Benefits of massage include an enhanced feeling of well-being, less muscle tension, improved blood and lymph circulation, lower blood pressure, increased range of motion, less anxiety relief from depression, less trouble sleeping, relief from depression.


Massage (Baby)

rubbing, kneading or tapping the body, usually with the hands, to provide relaxation


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Massage (Fitness)

A massage is the treatment of superficial parts of the body by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages are usually performed to relieve muscle stiffness, spasms, or cramps and to relieve anxiety and tension.
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Massage (Health)

Mechanical form of therapy in which the soft tissues are made more pliable, promoting increased blood flow and healing.


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Massage (Physical Therapy)

Mechanical form of therapy in which the soft tissues are made more pliable, promoting increased blood flow and healing.


Massage (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

The caressing or touching of the body for either relaxation or for sexual pleasure. People can do it to themselves or have someone do it for them.


Massage (Spa)

There are over 80 types of massage in use today. They are as many reasons to seek massage as there are types. In general, massage is based on concepts of human function, anatomy, and physiology and uses a wide variety of soft tissue and manipulative techniques. A masseur is male massage therapist. A masseuse is a female massage therapist.


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