Stretches for Maintaining Flexibility Here are seven stretches that can help improve and maintain flexibility in your neck, shoulders and back. Triceps Stretch This stretch can be done standing or seated. Bending your right elbow, reach your hand behind your back. With your left hand, gently hold your right elbow to stretch for three to five seconds. Switch arms

Pregnancy and Massage Pregnancy often brings life transitions and a new set of challenges. During this time, women experience anatomical, physiological and psychological change. Pregnancy is often depicted as a joyful nine months, but the physical reality of gestating another human being often includes a myriad of complaints that can usually benefit from a massage therapist’s expertise. Knowing

Massage Therapy for Seniors Massage therapists must adjust for a client’s age-related changes, but they say the human connection makes any accommodations well worth the experience. By Marcella Durand, August 1, 2020 No matter who we are or where we come from, our bodies will go through certain changes through time. Just as we slow down, massage therapists can

Massage Therapy for Military Veterans Learn how massage can make a difference for veterans coping with PTSD, chronic pain and more.Military veterans can face a host of health concerns upon returning from service, from chronic painrelated to physical injuries, to emotional and psychological issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD). Massage therapists are in an excellent position to help veterans take

Massage Therapy for Mental Health A growing body of research supports the positive impact of massage therapy for relieving stress, anxiety,and depression.In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime.A growing body of research is supporting the positive impact of massage therapy for relief of stress,anxiety, and depression. In fact, many studies

Massage for Rehabilitation With more than 48 million surgeries performed in the United States each year, there’s a good chancesome of your massage therapy clients will be dealing with post-surgical pain, scarring, and othercommon physical and emotional issues.Postoperative pain isn’t always short-lived - it can complicate and delay a patient’s return to dailyactivities and lengthen hospital stays and

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

Massage and Medical Treatments A recent consumer study sponsored by AMTA indicates that 67 percent of individuals surveyed claim the primary reason for receiving their last massage in the previous 12 months was medical (41 percent) or stress (26 percent) related. In addition, years of research support the efficacy of massage therapy for many medical treatments including a variety

Can massage therapy and aromatherapy massage alleviate the symptoms of menopause? The Study Question As levels of reproductive hormones drop during menopause, 80 percent to 85 percent of women will experience bothersome symptoms such as hot flashes and mood disturbances, which can negatively impact their quality of life. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is effective for relieving these symptoms, many women are reluctant to use HRT

Client Education: Massage & Post-op Pain Relief Two studies examine the effects of massage therapy on postoperative patients. Massage + Pain and Comfort Levels in Liver Transplant Patients Surgery is difficult no matter the circumstance, but coupled with a chronic illness like liver disease that requires transplant, the stress, anxiety and pain can be overwhelming. More recently, integrative health professionals have been