Description
Massage is a healing art that employs manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues of the body in order to achieve a specific effect.
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Statistical studies
show the following:
In the United States more than 114 million individuals utilized the services of a massage therapist. 54% of American physicians proclaimed that they would recommend massage therapy as an adjunct to conventional medical care.
Many hospitals throughout the United States are adding massage therapy to their pain management programs. It is one of the most widely used method of relaxation used in corporate wellness programs. Massage therapy is a predominately female profession in America, where only about 15-18% of men practice this healing art.
Types and
Symptoms
There a number of types of massage which
include the following:
•
Swedish
Massage: This type of massage utilizes
long strokes and kneading to aid in muscle
flexibility
•
Deep Tissue
Massage: This type of massage utilize
strokes combined with deep finger pressure
on deep tight muscles.
•
Trigger Point
Massage: This type of massage utilizes a
variety of strokes as well as deep finger
massage on specific trigger points.
•
Shiatzu
Massage: This type of massage utilizes
rhythmic strokes on specific parts of the
body in order to release and enhance the
flow of the vital energy of qi.
Massage therapy has be shown to be effective
for the following conditions among others
•
Relieves acute
and chronic pain that might be generalized
or specific
headaches and migraines,
arthritis, tendonitis,
fibromyalgia,
carpal tunnel syndrome,
menstrual cramps, sprains, and
toothaches
•
Alleviates
stress
and stress related conditions
•
Improves
circulation and lymph flow
•
Assist in
management of respiratory disorders,
promotes easier breathing
•
Effective in
managing:
Depression, and Anxiety as it increases
the production of endorphins
•
Used in treatment
of musculoskeletal injuries and in post
surgical rehabilitation
•
Relaxes muscles
and reduces spasms, improves range of motion
•
Improves
alertness and stamina
•
Strengthens the
immune system
Questions to ask the
expert
•
How many years experience have you had
utilizing this healing method?
•
What
type of massage are you proficient
in
•
Has
your experience been treating
medical conditions or just as a
relaxation method
•
What is your success rate
•
Certificates and Licenses
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References
General Tips
•
Seek the advice
of your health provider before embarking on
any form of treatment
•
Make sure that the massage therapist is
licenses and qualified to perform massage
therapy
•
Massage should be avoided on open wounds
•
Individuals with cancer should avoid having
the area where the tumor is massaged
•
Anyone with deep vein thrombosis should avoid
having that area massaged as it can lead to
the dislodging of the thrombus
•
Make sure to tell you massage therapist of
any medical condition you have
•
Inform your therapist if you are allergic to
anything as many use oils and lotions that
may contain ingredients that you are
sensitive to.
•
You might experience some discomfort if the
therapist happens to work on a tight muscle,
but notify your therapist immediately if you
experience pain.
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