Palpation techniques, which allow massage practitioners to perform a baseline assessment of a client’s body, make up the cornerstone of any massage therapy practice. Though specific palpation techniques may differ depending on the therapist…

Massage therapy should never be used as a primary lupus treatment, but it can help relieve symptoms, when a doctor approves its use, in many people with lupus.

Migraine headaches, a common ailment, can be severe and debilitating. Research shows massage therapy may be a promising alternative to migraine medication.

Research is still being conducted, but anecdotal evidence suggests massage therapy shows promise as a beneficial part of chronic care for stroke recovery.

Drawing from both Eastern and Western practices and theory, polarity therapy aims to restore physical and energetic balance in the body. The modality, classified as a biofield treatment by the scientific and medical communities, is based on…

Massage therapy, widely recognized as an effective treatment for injuries and pain, is also known to lead to improved relaxation and greater overall well-being. But massage can be applied broadly, and its benefits are not only physical.…

Combining both the practice of yoga and techniques of massage therapy, yogassage incorporates some participation from the client in addition to therapeutic touch from the massage practitioner. This treatment uses breathwork and stretching…

A massage should relieve tension and help you relax. If you feel uncomfortable or unsettled after your massage, something may not be quite right.

Quantum-Touch, a form of energy healing similar to reiki, aims to bring the body’s energy into an optimal state through the use of a system of meditations and patterned breathing. This approach can be combined with other massage techniques…

The Trager approach, which is also called Trager work or psychophysical integration therapy, is an approach to bodywork that endeavors to address both psychological and physical pain. Practitioners of the approach believe psychological…