Massage Therapy for Stress Reduction
By Jessica at 9 October, 2009, 5:00 pm
Massage therapy has been used for providing relief from sore, aching muscles, but can it reduce stress?
Read More >>Massage Therapy: 10 Common Types
By Brittany at 3 October, 2009, 6:54 am
Massage therapy is a personal body treatment that is gaining popularity as a method of helping people feel naturally energized, healthy and stress-free. Several popular types of massage therapy are practiced worldwide including:
Acupressure
An acupressure massage utilizes firm pressure, slow motion kneading, hard fast rubbing, and gentle finger or hand taps applied along a person’s [...]
Therapeutic Massage Has Its Advantages
By Jessica at 19 September, 2009, 8:35 pm
Therapeutic massage has many advantages, from correcting physical ailments to relieving emotional and mental anxieties.
Read More >>Deep Tissue Massage Techniques
By Brittany at 14 September, 2009, 5:55 am
Massage therapy comes in two different forms; one is for relaxation only and one is for corrective measures. The more intense therapy is called deep tissue massage, which focuses on the deeper layers of the muscles to relieve deep-seeded pressure and knots buried within. Closely related with classic massage therapy techniques, deep tissue uses slow [...]
Read More >>Massage Therapy: Safe to the Touch
By Brittany at 7 September, 2009, 5:27 pm
Massage therapy is an effective method of treating stress and painful conditions, but as with any medical treatment safety must always be addressed. Although massage is a simple, straightforward form of treatment there is a possibility of harm if performed by someone not schooled in all aspects of the discipline. Massage training is available for [...]
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