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…

Research indicates massage therapy and bodywork can produce a wide range of mental and physical health benefits for those experiencing anxiety and depression.

On February 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) released a clinical practice guideline recommending physicians prescribe massage therapy and other non-opioid interventions for back pain before opioid drugs. This…

People with endometriosis often choose massage therapy as a complementary treatment to ease pain associated with the condition. Massage therapists can address endometriosis symptoms without medication and potentially reduce reliance on…

Soft tissue release is an advanced sports massage technique that is used to assess, stretch, and manage the soft tissues in the body, such as the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This approach to massage can often facilitate faster…

Jin Shin Jyutsu®, the art of using light, gentle touch to restore the body’s natural energy flow, is said to have the effect of soothing one's mind, increasing vitality, balancing emotions, relieving adverse symptoms, and improving…