Some Things You Should Know About Massage

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Some Things You Should Know About Massage
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317

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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 ...

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massage,therapy,therapists,american massage therapy association,AMTA

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? (AMTA) de
The most popular include:

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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
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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?

The web has become an excellent resource to help you find qualified, accredited massage therap


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