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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Massage has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, if you need or want a massage, you can choose from about 80 massage therapy styles with a wide variety of pressures, movements, and techniques.
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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.