Very simply this is how massage works touch is both healing and comforting and even pleasurable for the giver as well as the receiver as it improves blood circulation it calms the nervous system it stimulates skin function it improves muscle tone and it eases aches and pains in muscles and joints and it feels marvelous
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Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged.
Massage Therapy decreased the effects of anxiety, tension, depression, pain, and itching in burn patients.
Abdominal surgery patients recovered more quickly after massage.
Premature infants who were massaged gained more weight and fared better than those who weren't.
Autistic children showed less erratic behavior after massage therapy.
According AMTA, massage helps both physically and mentally.
Massage helps the circulation of paralyzed limbs. Neurologically, it can also relive the tension on the nerves causing paralysis. Not always but on some occasions. Just be sure to get Dr. approval.....
Needs Dr. approval but yes very beneficial
Massage therapy can be beneficial by promoting additional circulation to joint structures, causing better elasticity
Massage is not a treatment for coeliac (or celiac) disease, which can only be treated by the avoidance of gluten in the diet, however, you can still massage someone with that disease. Massage is likely to be beneficial even if it does not treat this particular disease.
Massage would not correct a Scoliosis curve but it can be helpful with pain relief - to help release tension in the muscles surrounding the spine.
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Yes it is. Massage, provided that it is the appropriate type, can be very beneficial to the person experiencing the edema. Try Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Yes. Massage helps circulation, and many other beneficial processes of the body. The one modality that focuses on circulation and mobilization is Swedish massage which has a lot of stroking and kneading. It is becoming more well recognized as 'American' massage.
Absolutely not. There is no reason why being ticklish is any sort of requirement for massage. If you are ticklish, that is generally considered a sign of tension patterns. It would be beneficial for you to get massage that will help you get over your ticklishness.
Massage therapy also has been found to be beneficial if symptoms are mild. Massage techniques are based primarily on increasing circulation to promote efficient reduction of inflammation.
In order to give the most beneficial treatment, a massage therapist needs to establish an intention for the session. This can only be accomplished by an effective assessment before preparing a treatment plan.
It does not matter how much you weigh. Massage can be beneficial for anyone who is under-weight or overweight. In extreme cases of anorexia nervosa/bulemia or gross obesity, you should consult with your doctor first.
From the treatment it appears that a massage therapist would be beneficial. Chiropractic care can also help to alleviate the symptoms of O.N.