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Massage is the rubbing or kneading of the body soft tissues, commonly applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet or a device. It is generally used for the treatment of body stress or pain, and a person professionally trained to give massages is called a massage therapist in the United States.

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Source Massage (Wikipedia)
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Massage (Wikipedia)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage, lead section
    Massage is the rubbing or kneading of the body's soft tissues.
  • Treats: Pain, Lead: treats Pain
    The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain.
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