Many people seek massage therapy for medical reasons. According to the American Massage Therapy Association’s 2014 and 2015 consumer surveys, 52% of people got massages for one of the following reasons: To relieve and manage pain To…

Craniosacral therapy, also known as cranial osteopathy or simply cranial therapy, is an approach to massage therapy in which practitioners manipulate connective tissues and skeleton, particularly the sacrum and skull, using gentle pressure.…

Many people with shoulder, neck, or back tension complain of “knots” in their muscles. But can muscles actually get knotted? Can massage therapy help in “unknotting” them? When you put excess strain on your muscles and tendons, they can…

Neuromuscular therapy (sometimes called trigger point myotherapy) is a form of massage that focuses on relieving pain and dysfunction originating from specific areas in the soft tissues (aka trigger points). Several distinct methods have…

Oncology massage, a type of complementary treatment that may be recommended for some individuals with cancer, aims to help reduce the effects of issues related to cancer—including pain, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety—in order to improve the…

The Rubenfeld Synergy Method (RSM) is a form of healing therapy that includes both massage and talk therapy. The massage aspect aims to address physical discomfort, while the talk therapy attempts to treat psychological distress. This…

Prenatal massage refers to massage techniques performed on pregnant individuals. In use for millennia, prenatal massage has evolved over the years to include strategies from several different methods. What Is Prenatal Massage? Prenatal…

Ayurvedic massage, also referred to as Abhyanga, is one component of the traditional Indian practice of Ayurvedic medicine, supports an integrated, all-encompassing approach to overall balance and well-being through lasting lifestyle…

This modern form of massage, also known as connective tissue massage, bears many similarities to Chinese medicine, reflexology, shiatsu massage, and other non-invasive treatments that work on the nervous system to promote internal healing.…

Body habits that affect the body negatively are common, so common that some people may not even realize they have developed these habits. Slumping, moving awkwardly, poor balance—any of these behavior patterns can create discomfort and pain…