massages
Works out knots
Massages is the plural of massage—the rubbing and kneading of muscles and soft tissue to relieve tension or promote relaxation.
A spa offers massages; a therapist gives deep tissue massages.
The verb form means to manipulate in this way, or figuratively to adjust data or facts to make them more favorable: He massaged the numbers to hide the losses.
Of a Nordic kingdom
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- ThaiOf Bangkok's nation
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- hot stoneHeated mineral for massage
acupressure · Balinese · Hawaiian · craniosacral · lymphatic drainage · cupping · effleurage · petrissage
State of being unwound
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- hot stonesHeated rocks for massage
- essential oilsConcentrated plant-derived aromatics
- candlesWax lights with wicks
tranquility · pampering · wellness · rejuvenation · serenity · retreat · facial · body wrap
Mental health practitioner
- masseuseOne who kneads muscles
- masseurOne who rubs muscles
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- oilsViscous lipid liquids
lotion · draping · pressure · hands · palms · thumbs · elbows · forearms
Manual shoulder and spine manipulation
- foot rubManual manipulation of soles
- shoulder rubManual muscle manipulation
- neck rubManual tension release there
- partnerOne who shares activity
intimate · soothing · comforting · tender · gentle · caress · squeeze · knead
Massage penetrating muscle layers
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- muscle knotsContracted tissue bundles
- trigger pointsHypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
recovery · pain relief · tension release · chiropractic · stretching · injury · soreness · stiffness
Swedish
Of a Nordic kingdom
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- ThaiOf Bangkok's nation
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
hot stone · acupressure · Balinese · Hawaiian · craniosacral · lymphatic drainage · cupping · effleurage · petrissage · kneading
relaxation
State of being unwound
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- hot stonesHeated rocks for massage
- essential oilsConcentrated plant-derived aromatics
candles · tranquility · pampering · wellness · rejuvenation · serenity · retreat · facial · body wrap · exfoliation
therapist
Mental health practitioner
oils · lotion · draping · pressure · hands · palms · thumbs · elbows · forearms · strokes
backrub
Manual shoulder and spine manipulation
- foot rubManual manipulation of soles
- shoulder rubManual muscle manipulation
- neck rubManual tension release there
partner · intimate · soothing · comforting · tender · gentle · caress · squeeze · knead · tension
deep tissue
Massage penetrating muscle layers
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- muscle knotsContracted tissue bundles
- trigger pointsHypersensitive muscle tissue areas
physical therapy · recovery · pain relief · tension release · chiropractic · stretching · injury · soreness · stiffness · inflammation
- ThailandBangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, baht, Thai silk
- spa partymanicures, pedicures, facials, face masks, nail polish
- discretionary spendingentertainment, dining out, eating out, vacations, travel
- indulgencesindulgence, indulgences, chocolate cake, overindulgence, decadence
- luxury goodsfine jewelry, luxury watches, Swiss watches, gold watches, platinum jewelry
- hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
- 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