Relaxation remedial massage is a lighter depth remedial massage and the same manipulation of muscle tissue within the body is performed on a superficial level. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, knuckles, elbows or forearms. Using techniques such as gliding, kneading, holding, moving and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The purpose of relaxation remedial massage is generally for the treatment of pain, tension and muscle relaxation.