massage

• Therapeutische oder entspannende Praxis, bei der Körperteile geknetet und gerieben werden, um die Durchblutung zu verbessern und Verspannungen zu lösen.

A noun referring to the therapeutic or relaxing practice of kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation.

1. Therapeutic body treatmentA2formal

   The act of pressing, rubbing, and manipulating the skin, muscles, and joints to relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve circulation.

   Massage

   • A relaxing massage helped ease her back pain.
   • He booked a full-body massage at the spa.
   • The therapist used gentle strokes during the massage.

   Synonymebodyworkmanipulationrubdown

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Körperteile durch Kneten und Reiben zu behandeln, um Verspannungen oder Schmerzen zu lindern; auch das Manipulieren von Daten oder Zahlen in einer Weise, die irreführen kann.

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing and kneading parts of the body to relieve tension or pain, or to manipulate data or figures in a way that may be misleading.

1. Rub or knead the bodyB1formalmedical

   To manually press, rub, and manipulate someone's muscles and soft tissues, often for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.

   Massieren

   • The therapist massaged her shoulders to relieve tension.
   • He massaged his sore legs after the marathon.
   • She asked the masseur to massage her back gently.
   • Infant massage can help babies sleep better.

   Synonymekneadmanipulatepalpatepresspummelrubstrokework