Massage has been around for a very long time. If you need or want a massage today, there are roughly 80 different massage therapy methods to select from, each with its own set of pressures, movements, and techniques. All of these techniques include using hands and fingers to press, rub, or manipulate muscles and other soft tissues. Forearms, elbows, and even feet have been employed in the past.
According to the American Massage Therapy Association, roughly 19% of Americans received some sort of massage in 2018. They have a variety of motivations for doing so. Massage’s health benefits are becoming more widely recognized, particularly among baby boomers. They can choose from a variety of massage types to alleviate symptoms or heal injuries, as well as to aid with specific health concerns and promote general wellness.
Here is some information to assist you in determining which types of massage will be most beneficial to you.