** * Massage* * is the art and science of massaging the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Pressure, friction and circular movements are used to achieve a variety of health benefits.
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The benefits of massage:

* * * Relaxation and stress relief: * * massage helps to relieve muscle and psychological tension, which promotes a feeling of relaxation and calmness.
* * * Improve blood circulation: * * massage stimulates blood circulation, which helps to transport oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and accelerate the healing process.
* * * Pain relief: * * massage can be effective in relieving muscle and joint pain caused by stress or injuries.
* * * Increase flexibility: * * massage helps to increase the elasticity of muscles and soft tissues.
* * * Improve sleep: * * massage can improve sleep quality and help to sleep deeper and longer.
* * * Reduce anxiety and depression: * * massage helps to reduce stress hormones and increase happiness hormones, which contributes to an improvement in mood.

### Types of massage:

There are many types of massage, and each type has its own benefits:

** * Swedish massage: * * it is one of the most popular types of massage, it uses long and deep movements to relieve tension and increase blood circulation.
 ** Deep tissue massage:* * this type of massage focuses on deep muscle layers to relieve pain caused by chronic injuries.
* * * Sports massage:** this type of massage aims to prepare the muscles before exercise and speed up the recovery process after it.
* * * Aromatherapy massage:* * this type of massage uses essential oils to provide additional benefits, such as relaxation and mood improvement.
* * * Hot stone massage:** this type of massage uses hot stones to relieve stress and improve blood circulation.
 When should massage be avoided

Despite its many benefits, there are some cases when massage should be avoided, such as:

* The presence of wounds, burns or infections of the skin.
* The presence of a blood clot.
* The presence of heart disease or high blood pressure.
* The presence of cancer.
* Pregnancy (you should consult a doctor before getting any kind of massage).
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