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2. Traditional Thai massage - Wikipedia

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   Traditional Thai massage combines acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures, [1] but with no use of oils or lotions. The recipient remains clothed during treatment. There is constant body contact between the giver and receiver, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked. [6]

3. Abhyanga - Wikipedia

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   Abhyanga ("oil massage") is a form of ayurvedic therapy that involves massage of the entire body from the head to the toe with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. [1] [2] The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions.

4. Tui na - Wikipedia

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   Tui na is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese Daoist principles in an effort to bring the eight principles of traditional Chinese medicine into balance. The practitioner may brush, knead, roll, press, and rub the areas between each of the joints, known as the eight gates, to attempt to open the body's defensive qi ( wei qi ) and get the ...

5. Hilot - Wikipedia

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   The Banahaw Devotional Technique and Valuing Process are treatments for inner conflicts within the body such as stress which causes the imbalance of the four elements. [ 4 ] The physical material component of Hilot is addressed through four modalities and this time focuses on external forces in order to restore balance between the four elements.

6. Massage - Wikipedia

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   Burmese massage is a full body massage technique that starts from head to toes, drawing on acupuncture, reflexology and kneading. Signature massage strokes include acupressure using the elbows, quick gentle knocking of acupressure points, and slow kneading of tight muscles. The massage aims to improve blood circulation and quality of sleep ...

7. Acupressure - Wikipedia

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   Another Cochrane Collaboration review found that massage provided some long-term benefit for low back pain, and stated: "It seems that acupressure or pressure point massage techniques provide more relief than classic (Swedish) massage, although more research is needed to confirm this." [8]