Stress&Mass

It must be said at the onset that although stress can be relieved through many techniques, massage therapy is fast-becoming a very proven and increasing acceptable method for many people. While both stress and massage are old phenomena, it is interesting to note how both have become intertwined as each works, in part, for the benefit of the other.

As I mentioned above, massage is a very old therapeutic experience and some believe it is as old as mankind. For example, it has been used through the centuries, as far back as 500BC, in China, Egypt, Greece and India. Instinctively, when we hurt ourselves the tendency is to rub ourselves where it hurts the most. In essence, then, we have always used "touch" to calm ourselves, as well as others, in time of need.

The Need For Massage Therapy
Perhaps there is no greater need for massage therapy than today where conditions in society, as well as our individual actions, have all become so frantic and stressful. A closer look indicates how life has become for most of us more hurried, frantic and stressful over the years. Violence at home, as well as at work, is a prime indicator of the stress epidemic that in endemic to our modern-day society. Long hours of commuting, as well as other "problems" we are facing, contribute to the latest deadly phenomenon on our roads - road rage. The latest spin off of road rage is "air rage," where arguments, fights and killings are now taking place in the air aboard commercial aircrafts. The stress at work has become so intense for many workers that recent surveys indicate that most workers would quit their current jobs if they could, simply because of excessive amounts of on-the-job stress.

Stress at work is recognized as a major problem for multinational organizations like American Express, AT&T and NBC. These companies, as well as others, are adding massage therapy as a benefit to their employees. The need for massage therapy is underscored by increasing stress-related health concerns in the areas of backaches, neck aches, poor concentration, increase irritability exhaustion and, more recently, repetitive use injury. Again, while there are many techniques to manage stress, massage therapy is certainly one of the most acceptable and proven techniques today.

Some Benefits of Massage Therapy
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Relieves stress and improves circulation
. Reduces insomnia
. Improves self-image
. Expands range of motion
. Feels refreshing and wonderful
. Enhances feelings of rejuvenation
. Reduces muscle tension
. Increases flexibility an poise
. Improves muscle contractibility
. Assists in the breakdown of fats
. Improves metabolism
. Promotes a feeling of well-being and relaxation

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