Massage and Bodywork Therapy
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Massage and Bodywork Therapy are the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments) to enhance health and well-being.
Word about the health benefits of massage therapy for stress relief has spread. For pleasure and stress relief, few sensual experiences rival a full-body massage. In 2006, 39 million Americans — one in six adults — had at least one massage, according to a nationwide survey by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Benefits of massage
Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Massage may also be helpful for:
- Anxiety
- Digestive disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia related to stress
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Paresthesias and nerve pain
- Soft tissue strains or injuries
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular joint pain
Additionally…
Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, many people enjoy massage because it often involves caring, comfort, a sense of empowerment and creating deep connections with their massage therapist.