By University of Minnesota — 2020
In a massage, a caring, safe touch is an invitation to relax. This, together with pain relief, generally produces a "relaxation response."
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Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils).
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The practice of using touch as a healing method derives from customs and techniques rooted in ancient history. Civilizations in the East and West found that natural healing and massage could heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses.
Understanding what a massage is will help you choose the right one and find the relaxation you seek. You may want a massage and that's simple enough, but there are several types of massage, which fit with different types of people and help with different issues.
There are several types of massage that focus on different parts of the body or healing approaches. Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands.