massage
Hands-on muscle therapy
Massage is the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue by rubbing, kneading, or pressing—typically to relieve tension or promote relaxation.
A massage can be therapeutic or sensual.
The verb extends to data and facts: to massage figures is to adjust them, often to make them more favorable: The accountant massaged the numbers before the audit.
Apply friction manually
- kneadWork with hands
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- pressureForce upon contact
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
manipulation · palpation · finger · palm · thumb · friction · glide · press
Therapeutic wellness facility
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- resortPlace for getaways
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
aromatherapy · candles · ambiance · robes · tranquility · serenity · sanctuary · exclusive
State of being unwound
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
- tensionStretched or strained state
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
well-being · balance · mindfulness · detox · vitality · restoration · holistic · circulation
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
shiatsu · sports · remedial · lymphatic · craniosacral · ayurvedic · cupping · treatment
Promoting healing or wellness
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- restorativePromoting return to health
- remedialIntended to fix problems
- alleviationReduction of intensity
rehabilitation · convalescence · recovery · mending · palliative · soothing · chronic · injury
rub
Apply friction manually
hands · manipulation · palpation · finger · palm · thumb · friction · glide · press · circular
spa
Therapeutic wellness facility
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- resortPlace for getaways
retreat · aromatherapy · candles · ambiance · robes · tranquility · serenity · sanctuary · exclusive · couples
relaxation
State of being unwound
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
- tensionStretched or strained state
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
self-care · well-being · balance · mindfulness · detox · vitality · restoration · holistic · circulation · flexibility
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
reflexology · shiatsu · sports · remedial · lymphatic · craniosacral · ayurvedic · cupping · treatment · therapist
therapeutic
Promoting healing or wellness
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- restorativePromoting return to health
- remedialIntended to fix problems
alleviation · rehabilitation · convalescence · recovery · mending · palliative · soothing · chronic · injury · inflammation
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- healingmeditation, emotional healing, yoga, tissue repair, mindfulness
- healing methodsbandaging, stitching, rest, sleep, surgery
- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, rest day, active recovery, yoga
- paid servicesoil change, tire rotation, tune-up, haircut, manicure
- foot massageManual therapy for feet
- back massageTherapeutic spine kneading
- sports massageTherapeutic manipulation for competitors
- massage parlorCommercial therapeutic touch venue
- massage therapistOne who manipulates soft tissue
- massage therapyManual soft tissue treatment