Massage can be applied to individual body parts like joints, abdomen, legs, arms, head and neck, back. Stiff and swollen joints can be cured with mechanical movements. Constipation, indigestion can be treated with abdominal massage. The purpose of back massage is to stimulate the nerves and treating backache and stiffness of back. Massage to arms and legs are carried out to treat pain in the limbs and for relaxing the muscles.