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<br> A massage is a form of bodywork that involves application of pressure to specific areas of the body to relax them. When given by a massage practitioner, the pressure is applied to the muscles and skin to improve circulation and ease pain. While the tissues in the back of the body are not easily accessible by the therapist, the superficial layers of muscles can affect the deeper tissues and help the client to achieve better alignment. A back massage may last from 10 to 90 minutes, and it can help with many ailments, including achy shoulders.<br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br>A lymphatic drainage massage targets the lymph nodes in the neck, which house the largest lymphatic vessels in the body. The use of light stretching movements is to increase lymph fluid flow. Doctors recommend that patients receive lymphatic drainage massages after having treatment for cancer. These structures may be damaged by surgery to remove lymph nodes. This