Massage therapy (commonly called myotherapy) is the process of manipulating or kneading patients of soft-tissue and muscles so as to improve their health and wellbeing. It's a type of manual therapy which includes holding, pushing and pulling of muscles, tendons and ligaments. It's quite simple in its concept physical contact can impact our mood and consequently our health. In addition, the mere touch of someone else's back or arms can be beneficial to our own moods, too. If you're thinking of exploring massage therapy, here are a few crucial questions to ask yourself before you plunge right into the deep end.