Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin, using techniques like kneading, rubbing, and stroking.

It can be used for relaxation, stress relief, or therapeutic purposes to address muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce pain. Therapists use their hands, forearms, elbows, or feet to apply pressure and can use a variety of styles, such as Swedish, deep tissue, or lymphatic drainage.

Massage is an age old technique that uses both stretching and pressure in a rhythmic flow. Massage therapy helps in relieving tension in specific muscles.