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A wide variety of individuals use Massage Therapy services. Both men and women, children and infants use massage therapy. There are many types of techniques that massage therapists can use for a variety of goals.

The two most common reasons people receive massage therapy services are 1) relaxation and 2) pain relief. Massage therapy, particular relaxation strokes increases immune function, circulation, muscle tone, and often improves sleep particularly the evening after the massage. Pain relief or tension relief massages can be used to break up and loosen knots and provide muscle relaxation as well as deactivation of areas of pain.

Athletes often use massage therapy as part of a warm up and/or cool down. Some strokes can stimulate muscle reaction and help the performance of the athlete. In a cool down massage, toxins that build up in muscles during physical activity are released from the muscles to avoid soreness and help facilitate toxin removal from the body. They can also use maintenance massages to help keep their bodies toned and muscles oxygenated and prepared for quick action or endurance depending upon the sport they participate in.

Individuals recovering from surgery may also use massage therapy services to aid in the recovery process as well as reduce the visibility of scars formed by the surgery.

These are the main groups of individuals who use massage therapy, but there are many others (such as individuals with specific chronic diseases) where massage therapy is beneficial and they use massage as part of their maintenance.

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