MASSAGE

Massage

Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability, promote relaxation and well-being, and as a recreational activity.

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massage

Noun

  1. The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.
    Having a massage can have many beneficial effects.

Verb

  1. To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).
  2. To manipulate (data, a document etc.) to make it more presentable or more convenient to work with.
  3. To falsify (data or accounts).


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