Therapeutic massage is a general massage term including a number of different massage types that help relieve pain, muscle soreness, and tension. Therapeutic massage can be relaxing and relieve stress, but differs from typical relaxing massages. Techniques used in therapeutic massage involve working with deeper tissue and you could experience more tenderness. Therapeutic massage, however, is different than deep tissue massage as it includes a different massage therapy modalities.
Reducing pain and discomfort with therapeutic massage can improve circulation, blood pressure, help with lowering heart rates, improve energy, and improve alertness.