8 Popular MassageTherapy Techniques

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage involves

massage therapists using a

technique that relaxes the whole

body. They accomplish this by

rubbing muscles in the direction

that blood flows to the heart.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy allows

massage therapists to relieve pain

in clients through techniques that

target trigger points in muscles. By

applying pressure to these points,

massage therapist are able to

target specific pain in the body.

Deep Tissue Massage

In deep tissue massage,

massage therapists apply

deeper pressure to muscles

and connective tissue. The

technique can be used to help

clients who suffer from

chronic stiffness of muscles.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is personalized

to the needs of the athlete. The

technique focuses on areas of

the body most affected by the

athlete’s sport. For many

athletes, these massages are

part of their weekly routine.

Thai Massage

In Thai massage, massage

therapists use a combination of

rhythmic compressions and yoga-

like stretches that assist in

reducing stress and improving

flexibility.

Hot Stone Massage

The hot stone massage process

includes massage therapists

applying smooth, warmed stones to

their client’s body. The heat from

the stones helps relax and loosen

up muscles throughout the body.

Myofascial Release

In myofascial release, massage

therapists target the connective

tissue in the body, stretching a

client’s muscles. The stretches are

guided by the client’s body reaction

to the stretch.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy uses the

body’s natural healing

properties. Massage therapists

utilize hand placement to induce

stabilization of the body’s systems

through gentle manipulations of the

skull and sacrum.

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massage therapy programs

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Information regarding program cost, graduate outcomes, and the occupations each program prepares students to enter can be accessed on the individual program web pages via links contained at www.msbcollege.edu/degree-programs/.