Massage
Massage was a physical therapy technique consisting of manual or machine-aided application of pressure to the soft tissues of the body. When employed in the fields of medicine and sports, it was intended to alleviate pain, heal injuries of the muscles, tendons and ligaments, relieve stress, and improve the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. ()

Massage was also practiced for erotic purposes and a popular prelude to sexual activity among many humanoid species, notably the Humans, Vulcans, Bajorans, Risians, Talaxians, Iotians, Argelians, Ocampa and Ferengi. (; ; ; ; )

The Edo on Rubicun III used to give and receive massages along with kissing and making love. ()

Intendant  often received massages from her  slaves. ()

In 2380, massages were given to the patients at the Division 14 resort called "the Farm." ()



Types of massage 
 Cranial massage
 Hot stone massage
 Oo-mox
 Osteopathic pressure therapy
 Vulcan neuro-pressure

Massage oils 
 Kolaish spice oil
 Somata oil

Massage holoprogram 
 "Lauriento massage holoprogram 101A"

Notable practitioners of massage 
 Julian Bashir
 Chakotay
 The Doctor
 Garland
 James T. Kirk
 Leeta
 Marani
 Leonard McCoy
 Michael O'Brien
 Miles O'Brien
 Teresa Ross
 
 Spock
 T'Pol
 Charles Tucker III
 Vash

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