Massage Session
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A Massage Session is a therapeutic session of body soft tissues.
- Context:
- It can involve various techniques such as kneading, rubbing, and pressing on the muscles and soft tissues of the body.
- It can include oils, lotions, and aromatherapy to enhance the experience.
- It can (often) range in duration from 30 minutes to under two hours.
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- Example(s):
- a Sports Massage, which focuses on treating injuries and improving athletic performance.
- a Swedish Massage, known for its gentle and relaxing strokes.
- a Thai Massage, combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.
- an Ayurvedic Massage, incorporating traditional Indian medicine and herbal oils.
- a Deep-Tissue Massage, targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
- an Exfoliating Massage, which includes skin exfoliation for rejuvenation.
- a Hot Stone Massage, where heated stones are placed on the body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation.
- a Prenatal Massage.
- a Geriatric Massage.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- a Physical Therapy Session, which is more focused on rehabilitation and treating specific musculoskeletal conditions.
- a Yoga Class, which involves physical postures and breathing exercises.
- a Chiropractic Session, which involves adjusting the spine and joints.
- a Relaxation Therapy Session, which might include techniques like meditation or guided imagery.
- a Beauty Spa Treatment, such as a facial or a body wrap, which focuses on skin care and aesthetics.
- a Gym Workout, which involves physical exercise to strengthen muscles.
- a Sauna Session, where the focus is on relaxation and detoxification through heat exposure.
- See: Massage Chair, Massage Table, Massage Therapist, Aromatherapy, Physical Therapy.
References
2021
- (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/massage Retrieved:2021-12-31.
- Massage is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. A person professionally trained to give massages is traditionally known as a masseur (male) or a masseuse (female) in European countries. In the United States, these individuals are often referred to as massage therapists because they must be certified and licensed as "Licensed Massage Therapists".
In professional settings, clients are treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. There are many different modalities in the massage industry including but not limited to: Swedish, deep tissue, structural integration, trigger point, manual lymphatic drainage, sports massage, Thai massage, and medical-massage.
- Massage is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. A person professionally trained to give massages is traditionally known as a masseur (male) or a masseuse (female) in European countries. In the United States, these individuals are often referred to as massage therapists because they must be certified and licensed as "Licensed Massage Therapists".