Benefits of MassageMassage Therapy involves hands-on techniques to increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and promote relaxation throughout the entire body, as well as many other benefits. The body's soft tissue areas include the muscles, tendons, connective tissue, etc. as the massage therapist manipulates these areas of the body with specific hand movements, the body begins to relax and tensions in the body subsides.
A growing body of research supports the health benefits of massage therapy for conditions such as stress, fibromyalgia, low-back pain and more. Here are 25 reasons how you can benefit from adding massage therapy to your health and wellness routine. or
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The History of Massage |
The Origins of Massage Therapy dates back thousands of years to ancient cultures that believed in it's medical benefits. The first written records of massage therapy are found in China and Egypt. Hindus used the art of healing touch in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine.
Massage Therapy has evolved Over 5,000 Years. The practice of using touch as a healing method derives from customs and techniques rooted in ancient history. Civilizations in the East and West found that natural healing and massage could heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses. |
Types of Massage |
There are several different types of Massage Therapy sessions. The different types of therapy listed under the massage therapy category are called "modalities."
Here are a few of the most popular:
There are other modalities that are usually listed under the Massage therapy category such as : Cranial Sacral Therapy Acupressure Reflexology Zone Therapy Reiki Shiatsu etc. Each Massage Therapy school offers different types of therapy training in their program, so not all Massage Therapists will know every modality. Usually after training, a therapist will choose two to three therapy modalities that they feel most comfortable with and they feel their expertise can build upon to focus on in their practice. When choosing a Therapist, be sure to ask which modalities they focus on the most and not to assume that they know them all. |
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