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# Body Massage: What Is It?

Different types of physical activities are done in massage therapy to soothe and energize the body. Massage therapy in the [**Russian spa**](https://miragespadubai.ae/services/russian-massage/
) is among the most popular treatments available on the spa menu and is done to address various physical and mental health issues.

What is massage therapy? 

Massage involves rolling, touching, pushing, warming, and then kneading skin and muscles. There are a variety of different types of massage, each one with distinct origins and goals. Certain massages focus on relieving muscular pain; some are designed to increase your energy levels. Some massages are designed to relax you.
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Apart from helping you feel better overall, massage therapy can benefit your muscles, bones, and skin, as well as your heart, digestion, respiration, and overall mental health.

Effects of massage differ:


•	[**European massage** ](https://miragespadubai.ae/services/european-massage/
)relaxes and reenergizes muscles that are tense or strained.
•	It boosts blood flow.
•	It helps improve deep blood flow and lymphatic circulation. It helps your body to be more efficient and assists in healing.
•	It stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural happiness-making chemicals.
•	In a few ways, it is a traditional form of pleasurable to offer someone an embrace or a pat on the back to soothe or comfort them.
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Different Types of Massages

There are large varieties of **[Best massage in Dubai](https://miragespadubai.ae/
)** therapies available, including:


•	Thai massage
•	Watsu 
•	Ayurvedic massage
•	Hot Stone massage in dubai
•	Lomi Lomi
•	Lymphatic drainage
•	Deep tissue massage
•	Acupressure
•	Shiatsu
•	Indian head massage
•	Reflexology
•	Trigger point massage
•	Myofascial release therapy
