Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks.

Reflexology also known as “zone therapy”, is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion.

Shiatsu is a type of alternative medicine consisting of the fingers and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques.

During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body.

It is believed there are some specific points on our feet that correspond to different organs in the body. Stimulation of these points during foot massage can cause significant reduction in pain. Studies also suggest that foot reflexology massage can reduce fatigue and promote better sleep.

It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through “meridians” in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians. Pressure may be applied by hand, by elbow, or with various devices.

It’s used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

Regular assisted stretching increases flexibility, which improves mobility, leading to better performance.