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Who Gets Massage And How Does It Help

I grabbed this article a while ago from The American Massage Therapy Association. It might not be terribly exciting reading but it shows how the understanding of the value of therapeutic massage is changing.

It also shows why YOU should consider massage as a natural tool for stress and pain relief.

These statistics are old and the numbers have gone up a ton since.

Who Gets Massage, Where And Why?

* According According to the 2009 AMTA consumer survey, an average of 22 percent of adult Americans received at least one massage between July 2008 and July 2009, and Continue reading “Who Gets Massage And How Does It Help”

April 1November 5

Therapeutic Massage–Which Type Of Massage Is Best For You?

Which type of massage is best? Here’s an article from my friend and colleague Janet. She’s been providing therapeutic massage to residents of southeast Michigan since 1992.

Janet says:

Some people have a preference for a certain type of massage. This may be because they have had it in the past and enjoyed the experience. But the fact of the matter is…

There are many types of massage treatments and a skilled therapist who knows many different techniques will quite likely incorporate several into each session. Why would this be? Different techniques “talk” to the body in different ways. Some are more superficial or surface-touch. Others work deeply into the skeletal and Continue reading “Therapeutic Massage–Which Type Of Massage Is Best For You?”

November 23November 6

Massage and Pain Relief – Does Massage Help Get Rid Of Pain?

Massage therapy can be an excellent way to get rid of physical aches and pains. It’s likely that 90% of our pain and dysfunction is caused by muscles, according to at least one solid researcher, so it makes sense to help your muscles with massage.

If you have back pain or headaches or other pain, maybe you have already seen a massage therapist. Perhaps it helped a lot and perhaps it didn’t.

If your massage did not help much, you will Continue reading “Massage and Pain Relief – Does Massage Help Get Rid Of Pain?”

November 22November 6

How To Find A Massage Therapist Who Can Relieve Your Pain

When you have muscular pain and want relief, how can you find a massage therapist who will give you the most benefit for your money?

A nice “feel good” massage has many benefits but not when what you want is pain relief.

There are many types of massage and a few different professional organizations and lots of massage schools. There are all types of different philosophies, personalities, beliefs and training. Some massage therapists have a ton of Continue reading “How To Find A Massage Therapist Who Can Relieve Your Pain”