Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Different types of massage therapy can have a positive effect on blood pressure. Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits. Massage therapy is not a substitute for ...

Shiatsu is a form of massage that utilizes the hands, thumb, or other body parts, to apply direct pressure on various points or channels in the body. It is performed through loose clothing and does ...

Some massage therapists avoid certain pressure points, including the one between the ankle bone and heel, because of concern that it may trigger contractions, but the evidence on whether massage ...

Lymphatic drainage massage has gained popularity as a purported bloating and weight loss support method, but there’s no proof that the procedure will decrease body fat. Lymphatic drainage massage uses ...

While initially developed to treat people with lymphedema, proponents claim lymphatic drainage massage can reduce cellulite, ...

At-home neck massagers can be a beneficial tool for reducing neck and shoulder pain. In this roundup, we’ve included several different types you can try for short-term pain relief and relaxation.

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