Some Things You Want to Know About Massage

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Some Things You Want to Know About Massage
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Summary:
Most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and pain, reduce blood pressu

Keywords:
Some Things You Should Know About Massage

Article Body:
Most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and pain, reduce blood pressu

Perhaps you received a gift certificate for massage. Maybe work’s been stressful, and you’ve t

Whatever your reasons, there are some basic things you should know to get the most from your m

There are many terms for types of massage. The American Massage Therapy Association or designa
The most popular include:
* Swedish massage: The most common type of massage, to relax and energize you.

* Deep tissue massage: For muscle damage from an injury, such as whiplash or back strain.

* Sports massage: To help prevent athletic injury, keep the body flexible and heal the body sh

* Chair massage: Massage of the upper body, while fully clothed and seated in a special portab
Finding a qualified massage therapist is also important. Ask your massage therapist about his

AMTA, which requires members meet education standards, recommends asking the following questio

* Did you graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditatio
* Are you licensed or registered as a massage therapist in this state? Not all states license
* Are you a member of AMTA?
* Are you certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork?
* Do you have training in any specific massage modalities?

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