massage therapy

noun

: the manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues of the body (as by stroking, kneading, or rubbing with one or both hands or an instrument) by a massage therapist for therapeutic purposes (as to relieve pain, promote healing, or improve physical functioning)
Last year, 42 percent of American adults used some type of alternative care—herbal therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy or any of a number of other methods not taught in medical school, according to a nationwide telephone survey …Jane E. Brody

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This would preserve access to financial aid for students pursuing careers in massage therapy, cosmetology, and other health and wellness fields. Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 For example, my area of focus, massage therapy, helps people recover from injuries, manage pain and reduce stress. Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 Your decision to try massage therapy or other alternatives is personal and completely up to your preferences. Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Aug. 2024 Henry also takes recovery seriously, using cold therapy, infrared sauna, hyperbaric oxygen, massage therapy and bodywork to come back stronger. Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for massage therapy 

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage therapy was in 1888

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“Massage therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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