Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body using different amounts of pressure and massage techniques applied using hands, fingers, thumbs, forearms or elbows.
Some massage therapists use tools in their practice such as cupping, hot stones, IASTM tools (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation), KT Taping, etc.
When getting a massage, you should always find a professional massage therapist (Registered or Licenced – RMT or LMT) who is trained in relaxation and therapeutic massage therapy.
The purpose of massage therapy is generally to relax – stress relief, and to decrease or eliminate pain and tension.
