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The Many Benefits of Massage
It has been well over a year since this blog came into existence, and in that time it has focused a lot on the health benefits of massage. Just for the sake of cohesion, here is a list of all … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, massage therapy, therapy
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Massage Means Less Stress, More Math
I do not think there is anyone who would be reading this blog and would not agree that stress is a major problem in modern society, and that massage is a great way to get rid of it.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Stress Reduction
Tagged academic study, anxiety, chair massage, health, math, relaxation, stress
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Millions of Massage Modalities?
Exactly how many methods of massage (or modalities) are there in the world of massage therapy? This seems like an easy question, yet it may be one that is impossible to answer. I did a quick search online about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Massage, massage modality, massage therapy
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Think Baby, Think Massage
What images do see when you think of massage? Is it an athlete receiving a healing and performance-improving sports massage? Or is it a mom getting a well-deserved massage at a spa? There are many different images we associate with … Continue reading
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Tagged baby massage, health, Massage, newborn, pregnant, prenatal, women
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The Art of Self-Massage (Part II)
As promised, I will continue outlining the ways to give self-massage on different parts of the body. Last week, I wrote about giving self-massage to your head, shoulders, and feet. This week I will write about self-massage for your hands … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Pain Management, Stress Reduction
Tagged hand massage, Massage, relaxation, self-massage, torso massage
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The Art of Self-Massage (Part I)
A common lament about massage is the price. And there is also the I-don’t-have-enough-time excuse that many use to justify not getting a massage, even though their feet and head ache, their shoulders are tense, their hands hurt, and their … Continue reading
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Tagged foot massage, hand massage, head massage, Massage, relaxation, self-massage, shoulder massage, torso massage
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The Therapeutics of Massage
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some pretty exciting figures from the world of massage therapy (see my previous entry, Massage Therapy By The Numbers). These figures, released by the AMTA, show how the massage therapy industry is … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, massage industry, therapeutic, therapy
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The History of Massage – In 412 Words
Massage therapy is one of the oldest and enduring forms of medical treatment in the world. Almost every ancient civilization – in Rome, Greece, India, Japan, China, Egypt, Mesopotamia – have writings about massage, its practice and medical benefits. Massage … Continue reading
Massage Therapy By The Numbers
This may come as a surprise to many who are unfamiliar with the rise in popularity of massage, but the massage therapy industry is a strong one, which produces anywhere from 6 to 11 billion dollars annually and employs anywhere … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, industry trends, massage therapy
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A Special Gift For Dad
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching (June 21, this Sunday!!) and what’s the perfect gift for a Dad who has too much and does too much? A massage, of course! Mother’s Day is all about pampering and treating Mom, Dad should … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's Day, gift, Massage, relaxation
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