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Over 30 guides on massage: process, preparation, effects, and costs. In short: A good massage begins with peace and quiet, usually lasts 30 to 90 minutes, and works best when you come relaxed and without time pressure.

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  1. 5 min read

    Making your own massage oil: base oils, blends, shelf life

    Short answer: A good massage oil consists of a neutral plant oil such as almond, sunflower or jojoba oil, and nothing else. If you want a scent, add no more than ten drops of an essential...

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  2. 5 min read

    End-of-work ritual: switch off from work in 20 minutes

    Short answer: An end-of-work ritual helps because it shows your mind a clear end to the working day. A sequence of four parts has proven useful: five minutes to close the day and note dow...

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  3. 4 min read

    Massage on prescription: what German health insurance pays

    Short answer: In Germany, statutory health insurance only pays for a massage if a doctor prescribes it as a remedy, for example for problems with the spine. Adults then pay a co-payment o...

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  4. 5 min read

    Partner massage at home: a guide in seven steps

    Short answer: A good partner massage needs no training, just three things: a warm room, oil and slow, even movements. You start on the back with broad stroking, work your way up to the sh...

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  5. 6 min read

    Face massage: a five-step guide for home

    Short answer: A face massage at home takes six to eight minutes and follows a fixed order: forehead, temples, jaw, cheeks and finally the neck. You work with clean hands, a little oil or ...

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  6. 6 min read

    Reducing everyday stress: what the evidence supports

    Short answer: Regular exercise has the strongest evidence, followed by structured mindfulness courses. Slow breathing and good sleep are plausible and free, but less thoroughly studied. P...

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  7. 7 min read

    Manual lymphatic drainage: how a treatment works

    Short answer: During manual lymphatic drainage you lie relaxed on a treatment table while the therapist moves the skin with slow, circular strokes and very light pressure. Treatment almos...

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  8. 6 min read

    Connective tissue massage: how it works and who it suits

    Short answer: Connective tissue massage (Bindegewebsmassage) is a reflex zone therapy. Using the fingertips, the therapist draws short strokes through the skin and the layer beneath it, m...

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  9. 7 min read

    Head massage: device or hands? What the evidence shows

    Short answer: For the scalp, hands are the better tool. They feel where it pulls and adjust pressure and pace as they go. A device is more convenient and always available, but it works th...

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  10. 4 min read

    Classic massage: how a treatment works and the techniques used

    Short answer: A classic massage follows a fixed sequence: a short conversation, comfortable positioning, then stroking to warm up, kneading and friction for the tense areas, sparing use o...

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  11. 7 min read

    How to massage your own neck: a step-by-step guide

    Short answer: A neck self-massage takes five to eight minutes and consists of five techniques: stroking, kneading the top of the shoulder, circling beside the spine, holding the base of t...

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  12. 4 min read

    Acupressure for nausea: the P6 point and what it can do

    Short answer: For nausea, the point people press is almost always P6, also called Neiguan. It sits on the inside of the forearm, three finger widths above the wrist crease, between the tw...

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  13. 4 min read

    Acupressure ring: what it can and cannot do

    Short answer: An acupressure ring is a small spring ring with nubs that you roll up and down a finger. It wakes up your hands, feels tingly and warm, and makes a good break for hands that...

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  14. 4 min read

    Trigger points: what is behind them and how to release them yourself

    Short answer: A trigger point is a palpably hardened, tender spot in a muscle whose pain is often felt somewhere else. You can treat such points yourself with steady pressure from your fi...

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  15. 4 min read

    Fascia: what it is and what massage does

    Short answer: Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps and connects muscles, organs and bones. Massage, a foam roller or a massage gun can ease muscle soreness after exercise a little a...

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  16. 4 min read

    Neck pain: what really helps? Exercises, massage, doctor

    Short answer: For most neck pain, what helps is movement, targeted strengthening of the neck, shoulders and upper back, and short breaks from the screen. Warmth and massage often ease the...

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  17. 3 min read

    Full-body massage in a massage chair: what is possible

    Short answer: A good massage chair reaches the neck, shoulders, the whole back, buttocks, thighs, calves, feet and, depending on the model, the arms and hands. That is more area than most...

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  18. 3 min read

    Massage Before Bedtime: What It Does For You

    There is evidence that evening massage improves sleep quality. In a controlled study of sixty adults with heart failure, measured sleep quality significantly increased after daily foot ma...

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  19. 3 min read

    Massage after surgery: when can I resume?

    There is no fixed waiting period for everyone, as it depends on the procedure, wound healing, and pre-existing conditions. As a general guide: the operated area remains untreated as long ...

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  20. 3 min read

    Does Massage Help With Muscle Soreness? The Research

    Yes, and with unusually clear study results. An evaluation of 99 studies on regeneration methods after exercise concluded that massage was the most effective of all tested methods against...

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  21. 2 min read

    Is massage permitted with varicose veins?

    Massaging directly over a varicose vein is not recommended. Gentle treatment around the varicose vein and on other parts of the leg is usually unproblematic, provided there is no acute in...

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  22. 2 min read

    What does a massage cost? Prices by type and duration

    In Germany, an hour-long massage usually costs between 60 and 110 Euros. There are outliers at both ends, and three things explain almost every difference: duration, type, and location. H...

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  23. 3 min read

    Massage types at a glance: what they are and what they're good for

    Massage types differ in three things: what is used, whether you are clothed, and what the goal is. Everything else is a variation. Here are the common types with techniques, clothing, dur...

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  24. 3 min read

    Full Body Massage: Process, Duration, Costs, and Effects

    A full-body massage treats all major body regions in one session: back, neck and shoulders, arms, legs and feet, usually also glutes and abdomen. Typically lasting 60 to 90 minutes, in Ge...

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Process and Preparation

What happens during a typical massage?What should you do beforehand?Shower beforehand?What should I take off?How should I behave?How much to tip?What should I consider?

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Full body massage

The Big Full Body Massage GuideHow does it work?What happens during it?What isn't massaged?How much does it cost?Which massage massages everything?

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Effect and frequency

Do massages really relieve tension? Which massage is best for the back? How often should you have a massage? How often if you have severe tension? How long does a good massage last? Which massage is best for beginners? Can massages trigger migraines?