massaged
Worked the muscles
Massaged is the past tense of massage, meaning to rub and knead muscles or body parts to relieve tension or pain: She massaged his shoulders after the long drive.
Figuratively, to massage data or figures is to manipulate them subtly, often to make results appear more favorable: The numbers had been massaged to hide the losses.
Manipulated by pressing repeatedly
- rubbedApplied pressure with motion
- workedPerformed labor or tasks
- strokedTouched with gentle motion
- pressedPushed or smoothed flat
manipulated · loosened · palpated · effleurage · petrissage · friction · glide · knead
Reducing distress or discomfort
released · loosened · mellowed · tranquil · restful · indulgent · spa · rejuvenated
Treatment restoring bodily function
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
craniosacral · lymphatic · remedial · rehabilitation · cupping · Swedish · Thai · aromatherapy
kneaded
Manipulated by pressing repeatedly
pressed · manipulated · loosened · palpated · effleurage · petrissage · friction · glide · knead · palms
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
calmed · released · loosened · mellowed · tranquil · restful · indulgent · spa · rejuvenated · blissful
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
chiropractic · craniosacral · lymphatic · remedial · rehabilitation · cupping · Swedish · Thai · aromatherapy
tension
Stretched or strained state
tightness · ache · cramp · spasm · pain · discomfort · strain · fatigue · overworked · kink
adjusted
Changed to improve fit
finessed · shaped · softened · doctored · fudged · spun · skewed · cooked · slanted · embellished
massagedunmanipulated
Not artificially changed
unaltered · raw · unadulterated · untouched · unedited
massageddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
criticized · deflated · bruised · wounded · attacked
- 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
- heart massagesManual pumping of cardiac organ