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massage
massagea treatment consisting of rubbing and kneading the body to increase suppleness and relieve tension; to manipulate data to produce a desired result: massage the figures
Not to be confused with:message – a communication sent by mail, e-mail, messenger, telephone, etc.; an official communication; a prophetic pronouncement: That cough is a message that your cold is getting worse.mas·sage M0137600 (mə-säzh′, -säj′)n.1. a. The therapeutic manipulation of body tissues by a trained practitioner, as by systematic stroking, kneading, or application of pressure, to effect a beneficial physiological response such as pain reduction or improved circulation.b. An act or instance of the therapeutic manipulation of body tissues. Also called therapeutic massage.2. a. The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to relax the muscles, aid circulation, or provide sensual pleasure.b. An act or instance of such rubbing or kneading.3. a. The manipulation of the genitals or other body tissues for sexual arousal; erotic massage.b. An act or instance of erotic massage.c. Illicit sexual services provided under the guise of therapeutic massage.tr.v. mas·saged, mas·sag·ing, mas·sag·es 1. To give a massage to.2. To treat by means of a massage.3. To coddle or cajole.4. To manipulate (data, for example): Pollsters massaged the numbers to favor their candidate.
[French, from masser, to massage, from Arabic masaḥa, to stroke, anoint; see mšḥ in Semitic roots or massa, to touch; see mšš in Semitic roots.]
mas·sag′er n.massage (ˈmæsɑːʒ; -sɑːdʒ) n (Medicine) the act of kneading, rubbing, etc, parts of the body to promote circulation, suppleness, or relaxationvb (tr) 1. (Medicine) to give a massage to2. (Medicine) to treat (stiffness, aches, etc) by a massage3. to manipulate (statistics, data, etc) so that they appear to support a particular interpretation or to be better than they are; doctor4. massage someone's ego to boost someone's sense of self-esteem by flattery[C19: from French, from masser to rub; see mass] ˈmassager, ˈmassagist nmas•sage (məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ; esp. Brit. ˈmæs ɑʒ)
n., v. -saged, -sag•ing. n. 1. the act or skill of treating the body by rubbing, patting, or the like, as to stimulate circulation or relieve tension. v.t. 2. to treat by massage. 3. to cajole; flatter. 4. to manipulate so as to produce a desired result: to massage data. [1875–80; < French, =mass(er) to massage (< Arabic massa to handle) + -age -age] mas•sag′er, n. massage
Past participle: massaged
Gerund: massaging
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massageFrom the Greek word “massein,” meaning “to knead,” this is a manipulative therapy designed to relax, stimulate and invigorate the body by kneading, stroking, and pressing the soft tissues of the body.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  massage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxationrubdown - the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposestreatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)cardiac massage, heart massage - an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arresteffleurage - a rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"petrissage - massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezedreflexology - massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the bodySwedish massage - massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and jointstapotement - massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis | | Verb | 1. | massage - manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge"knead, rub downmanipulate - hold something in one's hands and move it | | 2. | massage - give a massage to; "She massaged his sore back"care for, treat - provide treatment for; "The doctor treated my broken leg"; "The nurses cared for the bomb victims"; "The patient must be treated right away or she will die"; "Treat the infection with antibiotics" |
massagenoun1. rub-down, rubbing, manipulation, kneading, reflexology, shiatsu, acupressure, chiropractic treatment, palpation Massage isn't a long-term cure for stress.verb1. rub down, rub, manipulate, knead, pummel, palpate She massaged her foot, which was bruised and aching.2. manipulate, alter, distort, doctor, cook (informal), fix (informal), rig, fiddle (informal), tamper with, tinker with, misrepresent, fiddle with, falsify efforts to massage the unemployment figuresTranslationsmassage (ˈmӕsaːʒ) , ((American) məˈsa:ʒ) verb to treat (a person's body or part of it) by rubbing etc to ease and remove pain or stiffness. She massaged my sore back. 按摩 按摩 noun (a) treatment by massaging. His ankle was treated by massage. 按摩 按摩masseur (mӕˈsəː) – feminine masseuse (maˈsəːz) , (American also) (məˈsu:z) – noun a person who gives massage. 按摩師 按摩师massage
massage (məsäzh`), treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. They are sought most often to relieve muscle stiffness, spasms, or cramps and to relieve anxiety and tension. Gentle massage has a soothing action on the sensory nerves. More vigorous massage quickens the circulation and aids the muscles in disposing of accumulated waste products. Some methods of massage cause the muscles to contract and thus exercise them when movement of the entire body is not possible or desirable, as in illness or paralysis. However, there is no evidence that massage can reduce or alter fat or adipose tissue. Men and women who are trained in the art of massage are known as masseurs and masseuses, respectively.Massage a therapeutic method; the totality of procedures (mechanical and reflex) for affecting the tissues and organs with the hands or special equipment. In general massage the whole body is massaged, and in localized massage, the face, extremities, abdomen, and so forth. The principal techniques are stroking, rubbing, kneading, and vibration. Stroking—slow rhythmic massage with one or both hands in the direction of the blood flow—begins and ends the massage and is used after each of the other techniques. Rubbing, a more energetic procedure than stroking, is performed with the fingers, the whole palm, or the base or edge of the palm of one or both hands, moving longitudinally, transversely, circularly, or in zigzags or spirals. Kneading, in which one or both hands move longitudinally, transversely, semicircularly, or spirally, is used primarily on muscle tissue. Vibration includes intermittent pummeling or chopping and vibration proper (oscillatory movements made without removing the hands from the working area). It may also be done with equipment, such as the vibrating chair and the Velotrab (for general vibration) and a portable apparatus with a set of Vibratods or an apparatus for pulsating massage (for localized treatment). In general, the essential rule in performing all massage techniques is maximum relaxation of the muscles in the area massaged. Massage has a multifaceted effect on the body and evokes complex reactions involving all the tissues, organs, and systems. It improves the movement of lymph and blood in the vessels and tones the vascular system, facilitating the work of the heart. The hemoglobin content of the blood and the erythrocyte and leukocyte counts are raised. Massage increases gas exchange and the excretion of mineral salts, urea, and uric acid. Changing the character, force, and duration of the massage can affect the functional state of the cerebral cortex by lowering or raising general excitability, intensifying attenuated reflexes and reviving lost ones, improving the function of conduction tracts, and reinforcing the reflex links of the cerebral cortex with the muscles, vessels, and internal organs. Massage can accelerate the regeneration of a nerve after injury and relieve or stop pain. Under the influence of massage, the skin becomes pink, resilient, and elastic. Its resistance to temperature and to mechanical influences increases, and its metabolism improves. The elasticity of the muscle fibers increases, and their contractive function, tonus, and strength improve. Atrophy phenomena decrease. Massage strengthens the bursal-ligamental apparatus of the joints and increases their mobility. Massage is used for hygienic, prophylactic, and therapeutic purposes and in athletic training. Hygienic massage improves the health and is a way of taking care of the body. It prevents excessive deposit of fats and salts and helps maintain the figure. For hygienic purposes, general massage is most often administered. One of the forms of hygienic massage is cosmetic massage, which is done to prevent wrinkling of the skin and to smooth out blemishes on the face and neck. In athletic training, massage helps maintain athletic form, combat fatigue, and restore strength after strenuous muscular work. There are several types of athletic massage, including preparatory, training, and restorative massage. Self-massage is used for hygienic purposes, in combination with morning calisthenics and aquatic exercises. Sometimes it is prescribed for therapeutic purposes (for example, in the treatment of contusions and sprains). Therapeutic massage is used in the treatment of diseases and injuries of the motor and support apparatus, metabolic disturbances (obesity, diabetes mellitus, and gout), and diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. In reflex-segmental massage various organs and tissues are affected through the massage of certain areas of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles. Reflex-segmental massage is prescribed for therapeutic purposes, as is pneumomassage, or vacuum massage, in which waves of air are used to improve the peripheral blood circulation. Syncardial massage, which is also prescribed for therapeutic purposes, involves the rhythmic compression of the vessels of the extremities by means of a special apparatus called the Synkardon. Another form of therapeutic massage, underwater massage, is performed by a special apparatus that creates an underwater stream under as much as two to four atmospheres pressure. Closed cardiac massage (intermittent pressure on the chest) is used to treat cardiac arrest. In some cases, the thorax is opened surgically, and the heart itself is massaged. REFERENCESVerbov, A. F. Osnovy lechebnogo massazha, 4th ed. Moscow, 1958. (References.)
Gubert, K. D., and M. G. Ryss. Gimnastika i massazh v rannem vozraste, 2nd ed. Leningrad, 1963.
Sarkizov-Serazini, I. M. Sportivnyi massazh, 4th ed. Moscow, 1963.G. S. FEDOROVA massage[mə′säzh] (computer science) To process data, primarily to convert it into a more useful form or into a form that will simplify processing. (medicine) The act of rubbing, kneading, or stroking the superficial parts of the body with the hand or with an instrument, for therapeutic purposes. massage the act of kneading, rubbing, etc., parts of the body to promote circulation, suppleness, or relaxation massageVague term used to describe "smooth" transformations of a dataset into a different form, especially transformations that donot lose information. Connotes less pain than munch orcrunch. "He wrote a program that massages X bitmap filesinto GIF format." Compare slurp.
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massage [mah-sahzh´] systematic therapeutic stroking or kneading of the body.cardiac massage intermittent compression of the heart by pressure applied either over the sternum (closed cardiac massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open cardiac massage).simple massage in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues with varying degrees of hand pressure to decrease pain, produce relaxation, and/or improve circulation.vibratory massage massage by rapidly repeated light percussion with a vibrating hammer or sound.mas·sage (mă-sahzh'), A method of manipulation of the body or part of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, or tapping. Synonym(s): tripsis (2) [Fr. from G. massō, to knead] massage (mə-säzh′, -säj′)n.1. The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation.2. An act or instance of such rubbing or kneading.tr.v. mas·saged, mas·saging, mas·sages 1. To give a massage to.2. To treat by means of a massage.
mas·sag′er n.mas·sage (mă-sahzh') A method of manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, or tapping. [Fr. from G. massō, to knead]massage Stimulation of skin and muscle by rubbing, kneading, stroking, pummelling or hand-hammering with therapeutic intent. Massage has little physical effect but the psychological and symbolic effect of human touch can be deeply soothing and can relieve symptoms, especially those of undue muscle tension.Patient discussion about massageQ. Does massage help............ Does massage help people with chronic pain, too?A. There are many pains and they need different cures. Acupressure (and acupuncture), massage, music therapy, aroma therapy, and so on. This is not black magic, you can try it and maybe one of these cures help you. Acupressure help me always to disappear my headache. There are invisible lines and points on our body and if you massage them then the sensation will change (that is the pain will vanish). Q. Can massage really help her? My cousin sister who is with fibromyalgia also feels some pain. Can massage really help her?A. Not only the person with fibromyalgia but anyone can benefit from the massage. If you're a newbie and have not had much bodywork, start slowly. Having someone stroke your "sore" spots may feel a bit "ouchy," but that type of touch therapy may be quite beneficial in the long run. Have your therapist go as slowly as you need. You can build up to deeper applications by spreading out your experience over many appointments. Special note: Whether you're the patient or the caregiver of a chronically ill person, life's stress can increase to unbearable limits and can cause great mind/body/spirit imbalances. By relaxing your mind and body, massage helps to raise your health and vitality closer to a state of wellness. Perhaps, you will feel better than you could possibly imagine. Start gradually, book weekly, bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Consider keeping a record of your progress. Few doctors would advise you not to try massage therapy, but to be safe, it's a good idea Q. I like to know the types of massages.. I like to know the types of massages for the people who suffer from fibromyalgia or with chronic illness.A. Types of Massage, especially for people with Fibromyalgia and/or those who suffer with chronic illness: ‘Myofascial release’: Many times "regular" massage therapists can perform elementary myofascial release holds and moves, but the more specifically trained professionals in myofascial release therapy have received extended education and use stylized techniques and tools. They apply the type, degree and specific techniques that are best suited for each person's need. Myofascial Release therapy can be effective particularly for individuals with trigger or tender points and for those whose muscles tend to be knotty. ‘Swedish massage ‘: Any massage therapist should be able to do this kind of work. This technique is gentle, but done with enough applied pressure to comfortably work on sore spots. More discussions about massageSee MSG
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Related to massage: yelpSynonyms for massagenoun rub-downSynonyms- rub-down
- rubbing
- manipulation
- kneading
- reflexology
- shiatsu
- acupressure
- chiropractic treatment
- palpation
verb rub downSynonyms- rub down
- rub
- manipulate
- knead
- pummel
- palpate
verb manipulateSynonyms- manipulate
- alter
- distort
- doctor
- cook
- fix
- rig
- fiddle
- tamper with
- tinker with
- misrepresent
- fiddle with
- falsify
Synonyms for massagenoun kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxationRelated Words- rubdown
- treatment
- intervention
- cardiac massage
- heart massage
- effleurage
- petrissage
- reflexology
- Swedish massage
- tapotement
verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposesSynonymsRelated Wordsverb give a massage toRelated Words |