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01Feb 2019 by Jacqueline

What are the benefits of therapeutic massage (that you may not know about)?

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Luckily, massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting, which means you can keep your desk job-as long as you schedule a regular massage. Desk workers, beware. More advanced forms of postural stress “show up as pain or weakness in the low back and gluteals caused by prolonged periods of sitting.” It eases muscle pain Got sore muscles? Massage therapy can help. “Massage increases and improves circulation. Just like rubbing your elbow when you knock it on a table helps to relieve the pain,” says Tanason. A 2011 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that massage therapy is as effective as other methods of treatment for chronic back pain. It soothes anxiety and depression Women diagnosed with breast cancer who received massage therapy three times a week…
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12Jan 2019 by Jacqueline

The Benefits Of Relaxation Massage For Autistic Children

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 68 U.S. children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which includes several conditions that were diagnosed separately until recently, but which are now under one umbrella. Today, those whose symptoms were previously diagnosed as Asperger’s syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder or autistic disorder are now included as part of ASD. There is no definitive cure for ASD, so many parents are looking for help managing symptoms and behaviors that are common with ASD. However, the wide range of characteristics associated with ASD precludes even a “best treatment.” During their early years, the right professional can help them get by to deal with the simple day-to-day functioning. Let us look at how a relaxation massage combined with occupational…
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03Jan 2019 by Jacqueline

Benefits Of Massage Therapy For Arthritis

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Arthritis Relief They say that arthritis can strike you at any time especially if it is in the genes, limited calcium, and no exercise. Obesity and random dieting with incorrect foods have also been known to strike at the bones resulting in arthritic problems. Psoriatic arthritis is another problem where dealing with skin ailments and painful joints is a deadly combination. As is the case, there is no sure cure for the illness (arthritis), but with the right approach in terms of lifestyle choices, and massage, it can be kept in check. Reflexology to the Rescue A professional LMT uses simple methods to ease away the pain and stiffness. Reflexology as a science deals with the problem at the core where the applications of pressure to the trigger points are…
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12Dec 2018 by Jacqueline

Combine Massage Therapy And Talk Therapy To Treat Depression

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Depression Treatment Treatment of depression is not an easy exercise. A person suffering from chronic depression must be treated before it manifests into a potent situation. Practically everyone goes through depression at certain points of her/his life, one should not confuse this as a problem. However, if it goes out of control resulting in a manic-depressive state, the right cocktail of meds, therapy, and a good environment helps along with familial support. Let us look at how massage therapy and talk therapy can treat depression. A Good Cocktail Talk therapy or psychotherapy has always been a good tool, as talking out a problem usually helps people. A good counselor/therapist will understand the extent of the problem once s/he meets the patient. Not every person with a depressive state of mind…
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01Dec 2018 by Jacqueline

Can A Massage Get Rid Of Arthritis Pain?

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Arthritis Pain Treatment As we get older, the bones tend to degenerate. Some people do not have a problem with their joints. There is no concrete solution to arthritis, but managing the pain becomes the most imperative reason to seek help from a reliable massage therapist. Let us look at the possibility of how a massage can get rid of arthritis pain by a licensed massage therapist. Factors to Consider The age of the person is always factored before treatment. Taking this into account the massage therapist creates a program to help the arthritic patient improve her/his quality of life. By working on the problem from the root using therapeutic methodology improves the individual’s ability to get by with limited or no pain altogether. In general, massage has always been…
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