Massage May Help Ease Pain

Millions of individuals are all too familiar with pain. There can be countless trips to the doctor or chiropractor, pain medications and the difficulty of making it through the day while enduring pain.
Massage therapy can relieve the pain of arthritis, muscle strain, tendonitis, and other acute and chronic pain conditions.
A recent survey by the American Hospital Association shows that nearly 82 percent of hospitals that offer some form of complementary or alternative care use massage therapy, with 70 percent using massage for pain management and pain relief.
More people than ever are seeking massage to manage and relieve pain. A recent AMTA consumer survey shows that nearly half, 47 percent, of those polled have had a massage specifically for pain relief.
Massage therapy can:
• Be more effective for chronic back pain than standard therapies.
• Promote relaxation and alleviate the perception of pain.
• Reduce headaches better than cold pack treatments.
• Stimulate the brain to produce endorphins.
• Improve confidence by encouraging individuals to effectively cope with pain.
Consumers have long suspected that massage helps promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Consumers aren’t the only people recognizing the benefits of massage. Physicians and other health care providers are increasingly recommending massage therapy to their patients as a supplement to conventional health care.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Community Clinic offers massage, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine therapy for a wide range of health conditions as well as for overall wellness. To schedule an appointment at the Clinic call (305) 595-9500. For information about Acupuncture & Massage College’s Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs ask for Joe Calareso, Admissions Director.