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Created 01/04/2008 - 09:52

Bodywork

Definition
Bodywork is a collective term that refers to alternative medical practices involving hands-on manipulation of the body.

Bodywork techniques range from massage therapy, deep tissue manipulation to yoga. Therapeutic goals of bodywork for the treatment of chronic pain include relaxation, stimulated blood circulation and increased endorphin levels, reduced muscular tension and anxiety.

Bodywork is based on the theories that touch and movement are essential to promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Synonyms and relevant terms
  • Deep tissue massage

  • Neuromuscular massage

  • Massage therapy



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