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Definition of Bodywork
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Bodywork: Any of a number of therapeutic or simply relaxing practices that involve the manipulation, massage, or regimented movement of body parts. Examples include massage, craniosacral therapy, and Pilates. Bodywork may be used as an adjunct to medical treatment, or it may be prescribed as a form of physical therapy for certain conditions.