Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
massage therapy
[ muh-sahzh, -sahj ther-uh-pee ]
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A therapeutic method of manipulation, methodical pressure, friction, and kneading of the body. (from Taber's)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded, rubbed, tapped, and stroked. Massage therapy may help people relax, relieve stress and pain, lower blood pressure, and improve circulation. It is being studied in the treatment of cancer symptoms such as lack of energy, pain, swelling, and depression.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Systematic therapeutic friction, stroking and kneading of the body.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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In massage therapy (a manipulative and body-based practice), body tissues are manipulated to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress. The therapeutic value of massage for many musculoskeletal symptoms is widely accepted. Massage has been shown to help or relieve symptoms in the following�Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Massage therapy is a type of treatment in which a trained and certified medical professional manipulates the soft tissues of your body - muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and skin - using varying degrees of pressure and movement.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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