Category Archives: Massage

Consumers Increasingly Using Massage For Health Benefits

Consumers are progressively integrating massage therapy into their regular health maintenance routines, according to a recent AMTA survey. Health benefits in particular are a key motivator for people seeking massage. Nearly 90 percent of the survey respondents perceived massage as … Continue reading

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Massage And Acupuncture For Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting 27 million Americans. Many people experiencing osteoarthritis choose massage and acupuncture for the treatment of the inflammation, pain and stiffness associated with the condition. New research explores the role that inflammation plays … Continue reading

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Maintaining Health With Acupuncture And Massage

Acupuncture and massage can aid in maintaining and optimizing your health, whether you are seeking care for an acute or chronic condition or for relaxation and stress reduction. Acupuncture and massage can assist you in reaching your health care goals … Continue reading

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Massage For Stress

Findings from the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Stress in America survey raise red flags about the long-term impact that chronic stress can have on our physical and emotional health. Massage is beneficial for the treatment of stress as well as … Continue reading

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Massage Lowers Blood Pressure

In WomenApproximately one in every three Americans, or 31.3 percent, has high blood pressure, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart and kidney disease.  Massage therapy can … Continue reading

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Benefits Of Lomi Lomi Massage

A Polynesian massage therapy treatment that originated in Hawaii, lomi lomi is a holistic massage therapy system traditionally practiced by the islands’ healers or kahunas. Lomi lomi utilizes medicinal plants, massage, breath exercises, and meditation. Lomi lomi is also known … Continue reading

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Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improves function, according to a new Annals of Internal Medicine trial. This is the first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage. The trial found that both types of massage … Continue reading

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Strengthen Your Immune System With Massage Therapy

People who undergo massage experience measurable changes in their body’s immune and endocrine response. Although many health benefits of massage are well-known, such as increased range of motion and improved coordination, massage has previously not been identified as a therapy … Continue reading

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Massage For Musculoskeletal Pain

Long-term musculoskeletal pain is a common problem in primary care settings that is difficult to treat. Two common treatments are mental relaxation and massage. Massage can improve overall health, mental energy and muscle pain for those experiencing the disorder. In … Continue reading

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Treat Your Back Pain With Massage

Treat Your Back Pain With Massage Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improves function, according to a new Annals of Internal Medicine trial. This is the first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage. The trial … Continue reading

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