MASSAGE THERAPY
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the movement soft tissues through touch. The philosophy of massage is to help the body heal itself. Massage usually involves applying touch with some degree pressure and movement. Massage therapy can be done on all ages of people.
History of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy has been around since ancient times. 4,000 year old Chinese medical text, talk about massage. Massage has continued to be used throughout the years, to help people heal. Different types of massage can be found all over the world. Each type of massage therapy tends to do things in different ways.
Types of Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage Therapy
Aromatherapy Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Shiatsu Massage
Thai Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Reflexology Massage
Sports Massage
20 Benefits of Massage Therapy
- aids relaxation
- relieve muscle tension/ stiffness
- discomfort during pregnancy
- reduces pain and swelling
- reduces scar tissue
- Reduces muscle spasms
- joint flexibility/ range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance
- injuries
- Promotes easier breathing
- Improves circulation of blood/ lymph fluids
- Reduces blood pressure
- relieve headaches
- health of skin
- Improves posture
- Strengthens immune system
- musculoskeletal problems
- Post operative rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Decreases chronic pain
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