25 Reasons to Get a MassageNovember 5, 2018

From http://www.amtamassage.org

According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Consumer Survey, 67 percent of individuals surveyed claim their primary reason for receiving a massage in the previous 12 months was medical (41 percent) or stress (26 percent) related.

According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Consumer Survey, 67 percent of individuals surveyed claim their primary reason for receiving a massage in the previous 12 months was medical (41 percent) or stress (26 percent) related.
25 Reasons to get a massage
A growing body of research supports the health benefits of massage therapy for conditions such as stress, fibromyalgia, low-back pain and more. Find out how you can benefit from adding massage therapy to your health and wellness routine.
25 Reasons to Get a Massage
Relieve stress

Relieve postoperative pain

Reduce anxiety

Manage low-back pain

Help fibromyalgia pain

Reduce muscle tension

Enhance exercise performance

Relieve tension headaches

Sleep better

Ease symptoms of depression

Improve cardiovascular health

Reduce pain of osteoarthritis

Decrease stress in cancer patients

Improve balance in older adults

Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain

Temper effects of dementia

Promote relaxation

Lower blood pressure

Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Help chronic neck pain

Lower joint replacement pain

Increase range of motion

Decrease migraine frequency

Improve quality of life in hospice care

Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea

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https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3124/25-reasons-to-get-a-massage