tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82779573795110729292011-04-22T04:50:24.143+08:00amazing massage to reviewAdminnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277957379511072929.post-58702213600996817712008-11-11T19:55:00.005+08:002008-11-11T20:49:20.865+08:00<a href="http://www.naturesessences.com/images/massage-girl-300.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://www.naturesessences.com/images/massage-girl-300.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.kunjirey.com/images/massage%20image.jpg"></a><br /><div align="justify"><strong>What is Massage Therapy?<br /></strong>Massage therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States. Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion.<br /></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><strong>How Does Massage Therapy Work?<br /></strong>Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.<br /></div><div align="justify"><strong>Why Do People Get Massage Therapy?<br /></strong></div><div align="justify">People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions:<br />-Back pain<br />-Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis<br />-Stress relief and stress-related conditions<br />-Headaches and migraines<br />-Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains<br />-Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome<br />-Circulatory and respiratory problems<br />-Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation<br /></div><div align="justify">Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body's stress response by lowering -levels of hormones such as cortisol. Massage therapy also appears to enhance immune function.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8277957379511072929-5870221360099681771?l=massage-schools-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Adminnoreply@blogger.com0