25 Reasons to Get a Massage November 5, 2018 AMTA According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Consumer Survey, 67 percent of individuals surveyed claim their primary reason for receiving a massage in the previous 12 months was medical (41…
Don’t Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine
by Andrea Petersen for WallStreetJournal.com While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits. To read full article click here…
Massage Therapy
The Benefits of Massage What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can: Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. Assist with shorter, easier labor…
How Massage Heals Sore Muscles
By Barbara P. Fernandez for NYTimes.com Researchers are learning how massage soothes aching muscles. A massage after vigorous exercise feels good, reduces pain and helps muscles to recover. Many athletes and health professionals have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood…