Massage is basically the practice of rubbing and applying pressure on the body or some specific parts using the hands. In a massage, a trained massage therapist applies pressure on the muscles and ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Stroking - Stroking is performed with the whole hand or fingers. It comprises the usage of relaxed hand over the patient's skin with a rhythm and pressure that produce a relaxing effect. Effleurage - ...

Massages are one of life’s simple—but sometimes confusing—pleasures. With so many different varieties, it can be hard to know which kind would be best for your needs. A good massage is truly a treat ...

Massage therapy may help relieve MS symptoms such as spasticity, pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances, though benefits vary among individuals. Various massage types, including Swedish, acupressure, ...

If you are in pain, receiving a massage from an expert can feel like a lifesaver. Sarasota massage therapist Diane Lane works with clients who are recovering from surgery, injuries or chronic pain, ...

A professional massage is a treat and all of us deserve the pampering of a spa massage, but cost and time can be the restraining factors. Self massage is the answer. All you need is your hands for a ...

For absolutely no good reason, I’ve only had about three massages in my entire life and two of those happened in the last two years. Despite this, I love them IMMENSELY, but I never really know which ...

There are no standard guidelines for the number of massages you can get, but a massage therapist or your doctor may be able to recommend a frequency and duration that work best for your needs. Getting ...