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You can usually choose which type of massage you’d like to receive, and you and your partner can each get a different type of massage, depending on your preference and clinic offerings.

Sometimes, massage therapy may be covered by insurance if it's being used as a treatment for a medical condition. Massage therapy may be covered by insurance companies if it is part of chiropractic treatment.

Hot stone massaging is a type massage therapy. It provides a variety of health benefits as well as relieving muscle tensions and pain. Learn more.

Ancient practices and a growing body of medical research suggest that massaging pressure points on your feet can heal conditions on different parts of…

You don't need any special preparation for massage. Before a massage therapy session starts, your massage therapist should ask you about any symptoms, your medical history and what you're hoping to get out of massage. Your massage therapist should explain the kind of massage and techniques he or she will use.

Have you ever been to a county fair or music festival and envied the chair massages of others? Have you ever passed by an airport chair massage section? Maybe you work for a company that provides regular 15- to 20 minute massages. Chair massages can be done on-site. You'll sit in a specially designed, portable chair while fully dressed. These massages usually include a massage to your neck, shoulders and back as well as your hands.

Brain scans of people who received Thai massage treatments showed more relaxation and much lower anxiety than people who underwent physical therapy treatments for the same conditions.

Cupping therapy has been a mystery to many. Continue reading for more information about this alternative therapy.

In Japanese, shiatsu means "finger pressure." Shiatsu massage uses rhythmic, variable pressure to target specific points on the body. These points are known as acupressure points and are important for the flow chi, the body's vital energy. Shiatsu massage is believed to be able to relieve blockages at these points.

Instead, you lie fully clothed on a mat on the ground while a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation.

A 2019 study found that shiatsu therapy combined with standard care for lower back pain improved symptoms and quality of life immediately after treatment.

The therapist will place warmed stones on specific areas of the body to provide this type of massage. These stones can be temporarily or permanently left in place. Hot stones, which transmit heat deep into the skin, can be soothing and relaxing when used in combination with other massage techniques.