“Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body, using varying degrees of pressure and movement, by a trained, licensed professional massage therapist,” says Michaele Colizza, based ...

Lymphatic drainage massage encourages the drainage of lymph nodes and the movement of lymph fluids around the body. It can help relieve symptoms of lymphedema. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps ...

Deep tissue massage is more suited for those with a medium to high pain tolerance. Deep tissue massage targets knots and adhesions deep in the sub-layer of your muscles. Some benefits of deep tissue ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can cause symptoms of cramping, fatigue, aching, and pain in your legs and buttocks. These symptoms might come up especially when you are walking or exercising. They ...

Thai massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. Instead of a massage table, you lie on a mat on the floor while the provider manipulates your body in ...

Getting a massage not only helps you relax, it might also benefit your immune system, a new study suggests. People who received a 45-minute massage had an increased number of lymphocytes, which are ...