Plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhose's disease after the doctor that first described it, occurs when non-cancerous tumors form in the plantar fascia at the base of the foot. These small bumps are made up of excess collagen or fibrotic tissue and can be painful if pressed.

A damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament is a very painful condition in which the ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone of your lower leg tears and can no longer stabilize the kneecap. Medical attention is needed for an ACL injury, as well as physical therapy.

Your spine has a natural S-shaped curve that allows your body to balance, lift and stand with ease. Scoliosis occurs when your spine curves unnaturally. Depending on the severity of scoliosis, the condition can result in pain, arthritis, fatigue and difficulty breathing.

Massage therapy involves the manual stimulation and manipulation of your muscles and skin. However, there are several massage types available depending upon your health and your goals for massage. Two common massage types that have some similarities are deep tissue and sports massage.

Vibration massage can be performed by a therapist or with an electronic device. In this massage stroke, the body part or muscle is shaken, using light to firm pressure. The shaking can be much more vigorous if an electronic device designed specifically for the purpose is utilized.

There are a number of different techniques that fall under the massage therapy category. Everything from Reiki to Shiatsu and Swedish to sports massage is considered a form of massage.

Chair massage is a fully clothed massage performed by a therapist in a chair specifically designed for massage. As the benefits of massage are realized, more businesses are offering chair massage in the workplace as an employee incentive and health maintenance resource.