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Massage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, i.e. mechanical, medical/therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals.

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Fight Aging With Massage Therapies

Shannan Powell | May 27, 2008

Aging is a natural process of life, though it is dreaded by most everyone. It can be extremely difficult to watch our youthful bodies turn against us, changing our physical appearance, along with our abilities. While there is no way to stop time or turn back the clock to the years of beauty and fitness, there are ways that can help to slow the process and even reverse some of the damage done over the years.

Myofascial Massage Therapy

Shannan Powell | May 19, 2008

Myofascial massage has grown in popularity over the past 10 years, bringing relief to many who have suffered from undiagnosable pain, as well as many other medical conditions. This massage therapy works not only the muscles, but also the fascia, which is the tissue surrounding the muscles, breaking up any knots or cross fibers that can cause pain throughout the body. This highly effective form of massage is practiced by massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and even medical doctors, giving many patients easy access to this life changing therapy.

The Hidden Benefits Of Foot Massage

Shannan Powell | May 15, 2008

Nothing could be more relaxing at the end of an exhausting day than having a nice, long foot massage to relieve your tired, aching feet. Though it may seem like enough, there is much more to foot massage than just increasing your comfort level on a day when your feet have been used and abused. Foot massage, or reflexology, can provide wonderful benefits far beyond your feet.

Beginning A Career As A Massage Therapist

Shannan Powell | May 14, 2008

Massage therapy is fast becoming a popular career choice for those looking to embark on their first career, as well as for those wanting a change from the ordinary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US, the field of massage therapy is expected to grow dramatically over the next several years, as more people learn of the benefits of massage. Presently, salaries within the industry vary greatly, but the median hourly income for a massage therapist, working in a clinical setting, is approximately $16 an hour.

Using Massage Therapy for Arthritis Relief

Shannan Powell | April 29, 2008

Arthritis is a condition that affects more than 46 million adults in the United States, each year. According to the CDC, at least 50% of all persons over the age of 65 have been diagnosed by a doctor as having some form of arthritis. With numbers this staggering, most people have seen the type of pain that arthritis can inflict. Many times, patients rely on strong painkillers and anti-inflammatories to get them through the worst flare ups of this condition. However, massage therapy can help to reduce the pain and reliance on medications to treat the pain of arthritis.