Massage involves working and acting on the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Massage can be applied with the
hands,
fingers,
elbows,
knees,
forearm,
feet, or a massage device. Massage can promote relaxation and well-being, can be a recreational activity, and can be sexual in nature (see
Erotic massage).