Difference between revisions of "Massage"
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*1: [[manipulation]] of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for [[therapeutic]] [[purposes]] | *1: [[manipulation]] of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for [[therapeutic]] [[purposes]] | ||
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'''Massage''' is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance [[function]], aid in the [[healing]] [[process]], and promote [[relaxation]] and well-being. The word comes from the French ''massage'' "[[friction]] of kneading", or from Arabic ''massa'' meaning "to [[touch]], [[feel]] or handle" or from [[Latin]] ''massa'' meaning "mass, dough", cf. [[Greek]] verb μάσσω (''massō'') "to handle, [[touch]], to [[work]] with the hands, to knead dough". In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage was ''anatripsis'', and the [[Latin]] was ''frictio''. | '''Massage''' is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance [[function]], aid in the [[healing]] [[process]], and promote [[relaxation]] and well-being. The word comes from the French ''massage'' "[[friction]] of kneading", or from Arabic ''massa'' meaning "to [[touch]], [[feel]] or handle" or from [[Latin]] ''massa'' meaning "mass, dough", cf. [[Greek]] verb μάσσω (''massō'') "to handle, [[touch]], to [[work]] with the hands, to knead dough". In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage was ''anatripsis'', and the [[Latin]] was ''frictio''. | ||
| − | Massage involves [[acting]] on and manipulating the [[body]] with [[pressure]] – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, [[motion]], or [[vibration]], done manually or with [[mechanical]] aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the [ | + | Massage involves [[acting]] on and manipulating the [[body]] with [[pressure]] – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, [[motion]], or [[vibration]], done manually or with [[mechanical]] aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrointestinal_system gastrointestinal system]. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty [[different]] recognized massage [[Mode|modalities]]. The most cited reasons for introducing massage as [[therapy]] have been client demand and [[perceived]] clinical effectiveness. |
| − | In [[professional]] settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a [ | + | In [[professional]] settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage_chair massage chair], or lying on a mat on the floor. The massage subject may be fully or partly unclothed. Parts of the [[body]] may be covered with towels or sheets. Those who [[practice]] massage as a [[career]] are referred to as masseurs, masseuses, or, if certified, as massage therapists.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage] |
[[Category: Health]] | [[Category: Health]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:24, 13 December 2020
Origin
French, from masser to massage, from Arabic massa to stroke
Definitions
- 1: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for therapeutic purposes
Description
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle" or from Latin massa meaning "mass, dough", cf. Greek verb μάσσω (massō) "to handle, touch, to work with the hands, to knead dough". In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage was anatripsis, and the Latin was frictio.
Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities. The most cited reasons for introducing massage as therapy have been client demand and perceived clinical effectiveness.
In professional settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. The massage subject may be fully or partly unclothed. Parts of the body may be covered with towels or sheets. Those who practice massage as a career are referred to as masseurs, masseuses, or, if certified, as massage therapists.[1]
