Massage

Massage was a physical therapy technique consisting of manual or machine-aided application of pressure to the soft tissues of the body. When employed in the fields of medicine and sports, it was intended to alleviate pain, heal injuries of the muscles, tendons and ligaments, relieve stress, and improve the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. ()
Massage was also practiced for erotic purposes and a popular prelude to sexual activity among many humanoid species, notably the Humans, Vulcans, Bajorans, Risians, Talaxians, Iotians, Argelians, Ocampa and Ferengi. (; ; ; ; )
The Edo on Rubicun III used to give and receive massages along with kissing and making love. ()
Intendant often received massages from her slaves. ()
In 2380, massages were given to the patients at the Division 14 resort called "the Farm." ()
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== Types of massage ==
* Cranial massage
* Hot stone massage
* Oo-mox
* Osteopathic pressure therapy
* Vulcan neuro-pressure
== Massage oils ==
* Kolaish spice oil
* Somata oil
== Massage holoprogram ==
* "Lauriento massage holoprogram 101A"
== Notable practitioners of massage ==
* Julian Bashir
* Chakotay
* The Doctor
* Garland
* James T. Kirk
* Leeta
* Marani
* Leonard McCoy
* Michael O'Brien
* Miles O'Brien
* Teresa Ross
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* Spock
* T'Pol
* Charles Tucker III
* Vash
== External link ==
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