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No, it cannot. The term 'detox' is often used in relation to Massage Therapy, and it is often misunderstood. I will do my best to clear up this misconception:
Your own body systems that deal with processing metabolic wastes are the only ones that can detox your body. Also, your body systems can only function at a certain rate as far as processing those wastes. The only thing that massage therapy can do is to facilitate those systems and allow them to function more efficiently. In other words, your body has to do all the work and massage can make it easier for your body to detox itself. It cannot do the process for you.
You can think of the process sort of like this analogy: If you are in pain, you have to heal your own body to get rid of the pain. Massage therapy is like a good friend. It can hold your hand and make the pain easier to bear, but in the end, you still have to go through the pain. Massage is the good friend that helps your body do what it does naturally, no more, no less.
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What is directional terminology in massage therapy?
Directional terminology in massage therapy is the same as medical terminology. It is used to find and describe locations on the body.
How do you tell a massage therapy client they have body odor?
You don't.
Where can someone go to purchase massage therapy supplies?
One can purchase massage therapy supplies from: Massage Warehouse, MTSO - Massage Threapy Supply Outlet, eBody Logic, Massage Essentials, Biotone, Body Work Mall, Massage Supplies.
What are skills learned from massage therapy classes?
One learns massage skills at massage therapy classes. One learns a number of techniques including full body massage, back and neck massage, specific muscle massage and relaxation techniques.
What is the safest method of body cleanse?
You can detox your body with tea and coffee and water therapy. Water therapy works very well in cleaning your body out of toxins.
What is deep massage therapy?
A deep massage therapy is a a type of massage technique that applies deeper pressure on the contracted body muscles in order to realign deeper layer of muscles and connective tissues. This type of massage therapy is usually offered by Health Farms and Spas all over the world.
What does detox mean?
Detox is short for detoxification, the process of getting drugs and/or alcohol out of the body.
What are the similarities between chiropractic and massage therapy?
The similarities between chiropractic therapy and message therapy are that both chiropractic therapy and message therapy are very good for the body and soul.
What is the general cost of massage therapy?
The cost of massage therapy varies according to geographic location, experience of the massage therapist, and length of the massage.
Is massage therapy a complement to physical therapy?
Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.
What are reflexive methods in massage therapy?
Reflexive methods in massage therapy involve applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands, or ears that are believed to correspond to organs and systems in the body. By stimulating these reflex points, it is thought to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and encourage the body's natural healing processes. Reflexology is a popular form of reflexive massage therapy.
How much of massage therapy is cover through medical insurance?
Insurance coverage for massage therapy varies widely. There tends to be greater coverage in states that license massage therapy. In most cases, a physician's prescription for massage therapy is needed.
