| "body"> | | | | pampering. The varying forms of massage offer |
| Massage - the manipulation of muscles, the tender | | | | something for everyone. The most popular form |
| stroking of skin, and varying degrees of pressure | | | | of massage, Swedish massage, uses long stroking |
| applied to different parts of the body - has been | | | | and gentle kneading to relax muscles; deep tissue |
| in existence for centuries. Initially, due to the | | | | massage uses more focused kneading to reach |
| healing properties associated with various types | | | | deeper muscles and is perfect for athletes; hot |
| of massage, it was used for medicinal purposes | | | | stone therapy uses smooth stones to provide |
| and can be traced back to as early as 2,700 in | | | | therapeutic heat; and there's even CranioSacral |
| ancient China. Clearly, the role of massage to | | | | massage that focuses on sinuses and scalp |
| increase circulation, stimulate the immune system, | | | | massage, and pregnancy massage tailor designed |
| and even decrease blood pressure has positioned | | | | for a growing belly. |
| it as a significant component in healing medicine. | | | | Regardless of the type of massage that appeals |
| Today, massage continues to be used in | | | | to you, they can all be found no further than your |
| therapeutic form occupying a viable role in more | | | | nearest spa or licensed massage therapist. Find |
| than half of all hospitals in the United States that | | | | someone who comes highly recommended and is |
| use it to ease pain, increase mobility and flexibility, | | | | very experienced in the specific massage in which |
| and speed healing. But the power of touch can | | | | you are interested. And - with optimum comfort |
| not be denied either. The human-to-human | | | | in mind - be sure to choose a massage therapist |
| contact required by massage has enormous | | | | with whom you will personally feel most |
| healing powers, promoting relaxation and an | | | | comfortable. For example, if you're shy about |
| overall sense of well-being. Subsequently, massage | | | | being undressed - even though you are fully |
| is used often in critical care situations and in the | | | | covered by a sheet - it may be more |
| care for infants in a hospital setting. | | | | comfortable for you to find a therapist with |
| The relaxation and stress relief brought about by | | | | gender in mind. |
| massage makes it a popular recreational service | | | | With an experienced, professional therapist, you |
| as well, and more and more people flock to spas | | | | will find that massage holds a bevy of benefits |
| worldwide in search of an hour of peace and | | | | you can only imagine! |