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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy involves a hands-on manipulation of the joints and soft tissues of the body, including muscles, ligaments, and lymphatic vessels.  The use of various forms of massage has been incorporated into healing therapies for centuries in countries all over the world.  Today, massage therapy is an extremely popular modality within the holistic approach to health.  According to the American Massage Therapy Association, roughly 45 million American adults received a massage between August 2004 and July 2005. Picture of a massage therapy session

Like most holistic health practices, massage therapy is not intended to cure a particular disease.  Instead, massage therapy is said to help the body heal itself.

Practitioners and proponents of massage therapy argue that it has a number of health-related benefits. In particular, massage therapy is thought to enhance blood flow through muscle tissue, reducing muscle strains and preventing injuries.  At the same time, recipients of massage therapy typically say that a massage session induces relaxation and reduces stress.  These, of course, are key factors in the success of many alternative healing therapies. See page on the benefit of massage therapy.

Note: Suggestions on how to find a qualified massage therapist can be found in this archived article written by staff of the American Massage Therapy Association.

 

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