“Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body, using varying degrees of pressure and movement, by a trained, licensed professional massage therapist,” says Michaele Colizza, based ...

There are those injured workers who seek to maintain activities of daily living through “passive modalities” such as massage therapy, ostensibly saving the insurance company the cost of much more ...

A deep tissue massage targets deep layers of muscle and the surrounding tissues. People may choose this type of massage to treat sports injuries or chronic pain. In this article, we look at the ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that involves moving soft tissues in the body to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and promote relaxation and overall well-being. It is a hands-on ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can cause symptoms of cramping, fatigue, aching, and pain in your legs and buttocks. These symptoms might come up especially when you are walking or exercising. They ...