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Submitted by Dr. Swift
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Massage therapy is a type of therapy that incorporates the use of massage in helping to heal the body in one form or another. In many cases, the simple applying of pressure to certain areas of the body will relieve aching muscles and help the individual to relax. It can help to minimize stress as well as to improve the overall health in many areas of the body. This type of therapy is one that is enjoyable and can be a treat for a person or can be part of their normal exercise regime.
In massage, there are several areas of the body that are targeted including the muscles, the joints, the tendons, the ligaments, and connective tissues. By applying massage techniques to these various parts of the body, a therapist can help heal injuries, help minimize pain and manage pain and it can help relieve stress that is often psychologically displayed. Massage therapy is also an avenue to improve circulation in the body as well as to relieve tension within the various parts of the body. It can be applied to the entire body or just to a specific area of it depending on the patient’s needs.
For those looking to become a massage therapist, they will need to go to a schooling process. They will study such basic things as the formation of the body, the location of muscles and the understanding of how the body works. From here, the student will learn to apply the massage in order to treat any of the needs that the patient may have. There are a number of other methods that can be used as well. For example, students will learn about hydrotherapy in which a level of massage therapy is applied with the use of water.
In all forms, massage therapy can lead to an unbelievable comfort and relaxation in most individuals!
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