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Benefits of Therapeutic
Massage
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for information on specific medical conditions
Practice self-care and
let massage guide you to a healthier way of life.
Whether seeking relief from a medical
condition, searching for a way to deal with the stresses of daily life, or
wanting to maintain good health, more and more people are discovering the
benefits of therapeutic massage.
A national survey found that 54% of primary
care physicians and family practitioners would encourage their patients to
pursue massage therapy as a complement to other medical treatment, showing the
integration of this time-honored profession into the healthcare community.
The peaceful, caring
environment massage offers can nurture your emotional needs and provide:
- relief from mental stress
- reduced anxiety
- enhanced capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- caring, nurturing touch
- improved self-esteem
- feeling of well-being
Massage can ease the
struggles of daily life, such as:
- Muscle tension and joint stiffness
- Chronic and temporary pain
- Low energy
- A weakened immune system due to stress and poor circulation of
blood and lymph fluids
- Insomnia
- Headaches
Therapeutic massage has
been known to help a wide range of medical conditions, including:
- Anxiety/panic disorders
- High blood pressure
- Injured muscles and ligaments
- Muscle spasms
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Circulatory problems
- Depression
- Digestive disorders
- Tension headaches and the effects of eye-strain
- Respiratory ailments
- Pregnancy discomfort
Research shows
that Therapeutic massage benefits countless medical conditions (many more than
we can list here), so if you have any questions about a condition that isn't
listed, please contact
us, the Touch
Research Institute (TRI), or the American
Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
for more information.
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