Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a form of physical therapy used to promote relaxation, reduce muscle tension and improve overall health. It involves the use of a variety of techniques such as kneading, rubbing and tapping of the skin, muscles and ligaments to reduce stress and improve circulation. Massage therapy can be used to …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 21× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Massage therapy is a form of physical therapy used to promote relaxation, reduce muscle tension and improve overall health. It involves the use of a variety of techniques such as kneading, rubbing and tapping of the skin, muscles and ligaments to reduce stress and improve circulation. Massage therapy can be used to treat a range of conditions including lower back pain, headaches and stress-related illnesses. It can also be used in sports and rehabilitation to aid the recovery of injured athletes, as well as to increase overall performance. Massage therapy is a safe and effective way to promote relaxation and improve overall well-being.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 21 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Alternative Medicine and Mind Body Practices.

Journal editorial board
Akiko Tokinobu · Japan Bruno Bordoni · Italy Ulrike Halsband · Germany

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