So you're finally getting that (long overdue) massage you’ve been thinking about for months. You walk in, ready to relax, and the velvet-voiced woman at the front desk asks: "What type of treatment ...

A Swedish massage is a common massage technique that can help you relax. It may also provide several health benefits. Generally, a Swedish massage is a safe and effective way to reduce stress. Talk to ...

Few splurges feel as universally appreciated as a full-body massage. The quiet room, the soothing aroma and music, the warm table and the rare luxury of doing nothing but exhaling. Add in a ...

A research team from the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles divided a group of adult test subjects into two groups: members of one ...

Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The ...

Massage therapy is a technique where a professional applies pressures and movements to your muscles in order to relieve pain and improve wellness. Massage can help you with a range of issues from ...

In 125 adults with knee osteoarthritis, a randomized, controlled trial of massage regimens suggests that a 60-min, once-weekly dose is optimum and should be used in future trials of efficacy. Outcomes ...