How many types of massages are there?

Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments.

Massage therapy (including myotherapy) is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied. 

1. Active Release Therapy

2. Swedish Massage Therapy

3. Myofascial Release Therapy

4. Medical Massage

5. Acupressure / Acupuncture

6. Cupping Therapy

7. Craniosacral Therapy

8. Trigger Point Therapy

9. Thai Massage Therapy

10. Reflexology

11. Biodynamic Massage Therapy

12. Lomilomi Massage Therapy

13. Ashiatsu Therapy

14. Aquatic Bodywork Therapy

15. Burmese Massage Therapy

16. Structural Integration Therapy / Rolfing

17. BioMechanical Stimulation (BMS) Therapy

18. Amatsu

19. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

20. Hot Stone Massage

For some types of massages such as deep tissue and shiatsu, a good massage chair or heated massage office chair can be a convenient alternative to actually going to a masseuse. Always consult a doctor if you’re seeking massage therapy for pain or medical purposes. 대딸방

Massage can reduce pain and anxiety for people with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, and reduce the physiological burden of stress. It can help treat conditions including stress-related tension, cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain and depression, just to name a few.