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Massage

Massage is a form of alternative therapy which promotes the body's natural healing and relaxation through manipulation of the skin, muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. Muscle, which facilitates movement and protects internal organs, accounts for over fifty percent of the body's weight. Muscles can become stiff and sore because of repetitive movements, too much pull on the muscle, inactivity, stress, injuries, poor posture, and surgery.

Massage has proven physical, physiological, and psychological benefits. Pressure and movement of the skin can loosen stiff and sore muscles. Massage also triggers the release of chemicals which calm the mind, increase circulation, and expel toxic substances. Therapeutic touch is a central component to massage, which can improve psychological symptoms.

Massage has been a popular healing practice for thousands of years. There are several techniques to massage including, but not limited to, Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, Jin Shin Do, lymph drainage, sports, and neuromuscular massage, shiatsu, Rolfing, reflexology, and more. During massage, a patient will usually lie on a massage table; face up or down, depending on the area of the body that will be treated. A licensed massage therapist may use their hands, arms, elbows, and even feet to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Relaxing music, soft lighting, and other calming stimuli are often used to help a person gain deeper comfort and relaxation.

According to western medical research, massage may help:

  Improve lung function in asthmatic children,

  Temporarily relieve lower back pain,

  Relieve constipation,

  Reduce agitation in people with dementia,

  Improve quality of life and condition in people with fibromyaglia and multiple sclerosis,

  Preserve immune function,

  Increase development and weight gain in premature infants,

  Improve mood and behavior in kids with ADHD, and more.

Massage is generally safe and well tolerated when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner. Many states have education requirements one must fulfill in order to obtain a massage therapy license to practice massage. You may wish to learn more about the qualifications to become a massage therapist in your area. If you are interested in massage, you may also want to learn about different types of therapies, so that you can choose one that is best for you. Massage may not be appropriate for certain individuals. Therefore, it is important to speak with your health care professional before receiving massage therapy.

 

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