| Massage Therapy may be one of the oldest and | | | | and aching muscles, it also increases flexibility and |
| simplest forms of medical care. It has been | | | | range of motion, helps to decrease chronic pain |
| practiced in Eastern cultures continually since | | | | and has been beneficial for those suffering from |
| ancient times. The Ancient Egyptians painted | | | | fibromyalgia. Massage also helps promote restful |
| scenes of people being massaged in their tombs | | | | sleep and mental relaxation. Please be aware that |
| and the Chinese have books dating back to 2,700 | | | | precautions must be taken if you suffer from |
| BC that recommend breathing exercises and | | | | high-blood pressure or chronic obstructive |
| massage as treatments for chills and fevers. | | | | pulmonary disease (COPD), are pregnant or have |
| Massage therapy, uses the application of various | | | | any medical conditions. Always tell your massage |
| techniques to the muscular structure and soft | | | | therapist if you have any medical condition and |
| tissues of the body. This can include applying fixed | | | | make them aware of any medications you may |
| or movable pressure, holding, vibrations, rocking, | | | | be taking. |
| frictions, kneading and compression through the | | | | Benefits of massage therapy can include |
| use of mostly hands, forearms and elbows. | | | | decreased pain, tension relief, and improved |
| Therapists also use stretching and joint | | | | mobility and stress reduction. The most common |
| movements to help increase range of motion. | | | | modalities used include Swedish, myofascial |
| Massage therapy positively influences a persons | | | | release, deep-tissue massage, trigger-point |
| overall health and well-being. Including relaxing the | | | | therapy, and connective tissue massage. |
| whole body loosening tight muscles relieving tired | | | | |