About Massage Therapy ~
Massage Therapy is an old art. It was known to our ancestors and was practiced after bathing and exercise to balance and center the body. They understood that health involves equal development of the mind and body. In the world we live in, we rarely take time to allow our bodies to recover from the rigors and pressures of every day routines. Massage Therapy is one of the best ways to relieve these stresses or get rid of chronic pain. Specific types of massage therapy use different strokes and pressures to achieve the desired effect. Because massage therapy has grown in popularity, there are many people seeking advice on their dis-ease and whether massage therapy is a good alternate or complementary therapy to the conventional treatment they might presently be receiving.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Improves circulation
- Increases oxygenation to muscles
- Relaxes and reduces tension in tired, aching muscles
- Can help reduce the chance of injury Before and After exercise
- Interrupts the pain cycle in muscle tissue, thereby allowing chronic pain to diminish
List of diseases which can benefit from Massage Therapy
- Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis/Muscular Dystrophy
- Chronic Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Migraine Headache
- Back Pain
- Insomnia
This list may look extensive, but there is research to back up these claims. Of course...there are always exceptions to every rule and massage therapy is not indicated for the following situations...
* Within 48 to 72 hours after any injury
* Anytime there is fever, cold or flu symptoms
* Whenever there is an active skin condition such as shingles, impetigo, severe acne, open wounds.
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