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General Information It is necessary for a certain amount of training hours and classes to be completed in order to become a massage therapist. Institutions and colleges offer programs that provide a classroom setting and hands-on training that will prepare you for your massage career. The number of training and classroom hours to be completed depends on the state you wish to practice in. … [Read more...]
What is a back massager? This can either be someone delivering a massage to a client, a hand-held device, or a stationary chair. All these provide the same benefits to different degrees of course. The benefits of back massage therapy include: increased circulation and lymphatic drainage, increased metabolic rate, decreased heart rate, induced relaxation and rejuvenation, elimination of … [Read more...]
According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), it is estimated there are currently 265,000 to 300,000 massage therapists practicing in the United States. Massage therapy was said to be a $6-11 billion dollar industry in 2005. The US Dept of Labor states that massage therapy as a profession will grow by 20 percent from 2006 to 2006-this is faster than average. This is great … [Read more...]
Have you ever thought of becoming a massage therapist? Well, you’re not alone! There are thousands of massage therapists within the United States and many more becoming nationally certified by the N.C.B.T.M.B every day. More and more institutes and colleges are offering massage therapist programs. Most accredited institutions offer programs that are 500-hours in duration. Massage … [Read more...]
Have you heard the negativity associated with massage parlours? Many times often enough, massage parlours have a negative connotation. Sometimes they are referred to as the practice of massage therapy by women whom typically do not possess a state license to practice massage therapy and they engage in erotic behaviors. This is very unfortunate for the massage therapy community not only to … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy It’s important to remember that massage therapy can reduce pain for arthritis sufferers, but it cannot cure it. Massage increases endorphins and circulation which decreases pain and reduces swelling caused by arthritis. To get the best results, you will have to visit a massage therapist on a weekly basis. You may not feel results after the first session, but after several … [Read more...]
Ankle Sprain The massage technique known as cross friction can be used for ankle sprains. This specific massage assists the body to heal while prohibiting scar tissue from forming. One of the most common injuries, especially in sports, is an ankle sprain. An ankle sprain can be defined as the result of overstretching or tearing of the ligaments in the ankle. The overstretching … [Read more...]
Massage Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy is different from a regular massage in various ways. The main difference is that the client is pregnant and it is important for the masseuse to know the anatomy of a pregnant woman. It is critical that the masseuse places the client in proper positioning that’s safe for the baby and the mother. There are also several parts of the body that should not be … [Read more...]
About Myofascia Release Myofascia Release is a gentle massage technique that is performed to help loosen and stretch the muscles. The massage therapist will use kneading techniques to decrease tension in bones, joints and nerves by helping to clear scar tissue from an injury. He/she will use twisting strokes on tension areas to restore harmony back to the body. Typically, the same strokes … [Read more...]
Effleurage Stroke Massage therapy can be expensive and may be out of the budget for many people. For those who don’t want to spend the money there are techniques that you can use at home, expense free. One technique is called the effleurage. You want to start by performing long gliding strokes using your thumbs and fingers starting at the top of your shoulders. Glide your fingers down … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
