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In this specialized form of manual massage, digital pressure and friction are used to release strain areas, or "trigger points" —small areas of the muscle in which there is a contracture of tissue, and the lack of blood and nutrients in that area cause an inability for that muscle to relax, as well as hypersensitivity, pain and weakness in the muscle. Trigger points can lead to referral pain, a to a phenomenon in which areas far from the trigger point experience pain, tingling or numbness. 

Swedish massage is a manual therapy that emphasizes long strokes, kneading, and friction motions to encourage proper circulation. The technique involves rubbing muscles together  in the same direction as the flow of blood to the heart. Swedish massage works to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, stretch tight ligaments, and reduce emotional stress. 

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years in China and other parts of the world. This technique works by placing cups on the skin and creating a vacuum by either heating the air inside the cup or using a mechanical pump. The suction created by the cup straw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup Which is believed to stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. The cups used in cupping therapy can be left in place for several minutes or moved around the skin to target specific areas.