That is why various schools all over the world offer a variety of massage therapy courses including reflexology, sports massage, orthopedic massage, and lomilomi massage, to name only a few.

It is believed that the image of the body is reflected on the hands and feet.

Thus, this technique requires familiarity of certain reflex points or zones, which enables the therapist to focus on and successfully treat the areas of concern.

On the other hand, a sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that involves pressing the upper muscles unto the inner muscles to encourage or stimulate the circulation of the blood and lymph fluids.

This type of massage is commonly performed on athletes to prepare their bodies for the sports event as well as for recovery after an event.

However, this type of massage is also used for people who are suffering from chronic pains as well as for those who are recovering from injuries.