massage therapy
noun
: the manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues of the body (as by stroking, kneading, or rubbing with one or both hands or an instrument) by a massage therapist for therapeutic purposes (as to relieve pain, promote healing, or improve physical functioning)
Last year, 42 percent of American adults used some type of alternative care—herbal therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy or any of a number of other methods not taught in medical school, according to a nationwide telephone survey …—
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The massive Health & Wellness Centre has 70 treatment rooms and a Watsu massage therapy pool, along with multiple fitness and movement studios and a bathing pavilion complete with steam rooms, whirlpools, and plunge pools.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s on-site yoga and massage therapy, and even the occasional staff meeting at Rockies games or on the ski hill.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
Researchers found massage therapy focusing on these areas effective in managing chronic tension headaches, in which symptoms occur 15 days a month or more.6
To perform a self-massage for a tension headache, start by sitting down with your shoulders lowered and your neck and back erect.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Victoria Hammill needs massage therapy for her neck and help with ablation of varicose veins.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s on-site yoga and massage therapy, and even the occasional staff meeting at Rockies games or on the ski hill.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
Researchers found massage therapy focusing on these areas effective in managing chronic tension headaches, in which symptoms occur 15 days a month or more.6
To perform a self-massage for a tension headache, start by sitting down with your shoulders lowered and your neck and back erect.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Victoria Hammill needs massage therapy for her neck and help with ablation of varicose veins.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Massage therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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