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- 84% of massage therapists are womenAmerican Massage Therapy Association: Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet
- 30% of massages are given for health reasons
- More than half of massage therapists receive referrals from healthcare professionalsAmerican Massage Therapy Association: Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet
- Common types: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Shiatsu
- 25% of American adults received a massage between August 2006 and June 2007American Massage Therapy Association: Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet
- Massage is used successfully in treating many various conditions such as back and neck pain, stress, strains and sprains, fibromyalgia, headaches, TMJ, repetitive injuries
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Massage therapy involves the application of kneading and pressure to the skin and muscles to relieve tension, ease pain, or promote relaxation. A massage practitioner is typically trained in one or more massage disciplines (such as Shiatsu, Swedish massage, or Medical massage) and can choose the method most suited to the client. Massage therapy can be used for psychological as well as physical benefit.
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Massage Therapy Questions
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Is a Thai Massage more effective than a Swedish Massage for correcting muscular imbalances? 1 AnswerRight off the bat, I would say yes... [[Thai Massage]] is more effective in correcting muscular imbalances. I have been in the [[Massage Therapy]] field for o... read more -
Have your views on Massage changed with the economy? 5 AnswersYes, my views on massage have changed. The economy is in the toilet, my personal economy is in the toilet. I'm all stressed out about money. I noticed this when... read more -
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time for physical therapy... oooohhh incisional massage
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after a day of meetings and being hunched over a computer screen which isn't over yet, I am in serious need of some massage therapy.
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