Massage was once considered an alternative medicine. Today it is increasingly being offered, by traditional American medicine, as an accepted treatment.  The many legitimate health, wellness and relaxation benefits are no longer questioned. Massage is becoming the most prescribed complementary therapy in modern medicine. 

From July 2012 to July 2013, it is estimated that approximately 35 million Americans (16%) had a massage at places such as Oriental Massage.  Massage therapy is available in hospitals, clinics, businesses, malls and even at many airports.

Massage developed with the evolution of human touch. It has been practiced in almost every culture around the globe.

Within the last 10 years, a growing number of studies and research projects have confirmed, that there are a wide range of health benefits to massage therapy.  As the research continues, more doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors continue to prescribe massage therapy.

What You Knead To Know (Growth Industry)

Professional massage is the skill-set used by practitioners to press, rub and manipulate your body, focusing on the soft tissue of tendons, muscles, and ligaments to enhance your well-being, health and relaxation.  A massage therapist may use hands, forearms, elbows and fingers for massage.  Massage ranges from gentle light touch to deep force pressure.

From 2010 to 2014, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of massage clinics and spas, as well as, jobs in the massage therapy industry.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the upward trend in the industry's growth. 

There are over 250 different massage and body work modalities.  Every differing technique is uniquely aimed to achieve a precise objective.

Proven Health Benefits

Massage helps get rid of muscle tension, lessen inflammation, relieve stress, reduce pain and create composure.  There is mounting evidence that massage influences the activity of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscle, skeletal, immune and nervous systems.

Massage is currently used to treat osteoarthritis, for improved mobility, reduced stiffness and increased range-of-motion.

Massage is effective for acute pain relief  in the lower back area, to migraine sufferers and for circulatory problems.

The idea that massage just pampers the body is being replaced with the understanding that there are true biological health effects. Muscles recover better if massaged after they have been over used.

Massage Treats the Following Conditions:

  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Soft tissue injury
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Joint pain

Despite its many health benefits, massage isn't meant to replace regular medical treatment.  In many cases, massage therapy may be prescribed by a doctor.  The combination of modalities/treatments recommended (massage, physical therapy, and others) often is the powerful key to healing the body and maintaining your well-being.

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