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Massages have long been considered a luxury, an easy way to relax. Some reports of relieved stress and migraines have been prevalent in the media, but massage can also benefit those who suffer from work-related injuries, chronic disorders like fibromyalgia, and can help ease the bodily stress of pregnancy.
Many jobs today require employees to sit […]

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Massage therapy may be better than medication or exercise for easing chronic back pain in the short-term, a new study suggests.
According to a new government-funded study conducted by Group Health Research Institute, patients who received massages were able to be more active for up to a year than patients who received “usual medical care.” Researchers […]

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Because the manipulation of soft tissues can affect so many bodily systems, the benefits of massage therapy are extensive.
Massage therapy treatments aim to develop, maintain, and rehabilitee physical function. Massage can also be used to treat physical dysfunction and pain, or prevent such problems before they occur. The manipulation of soft tissue also helps improve […]

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The massage therapy industry is expected to grow almost as much as any other industry over the next decade.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the massage therapy industry is expected to grow by 20 percent by adding an estimated 23,200 jobs by 2018.
The reason for this is the growing recognition by medical experts […]

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Massage may do more than just relieve muscle pain. New research shows that massage can have a positive effect on your overall health and well-being. Massages can be beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle because they may help reduce:

Stress
Blood pressure

When you are stressed, the body produces a substance called cortisol, which can have a […]

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