Posted on July 10, 2007 in Massage Basics
Massage therapy involves a practiced handling of soft tissues through established techniques with the aim of normalizing them. Massage therapy practitioners may apply pressure at one point or change the pressure points according to the needs of the massage recipient, but they chiefly use their hands. However, the use of forearms, elbows or feet is also accepted practice. The main aim of massage therapy is to re-energize the body so it can heal itself and the individual can enjoy the benefits of balanced physiological functioning and be at peace mentally too.
Core Areas of Massage Therapy
Benefits of Massage Therapy: How It Helps The Human Body
Integration of Massage Therapy Into Various Aspects
The earlier stigma or misconception about massage therapy being restricted to red-light areas and shady joints, which promoted human trafficking, has long given way to the acknowledgement of it being the holistic therapy it actually is. Massage therapy reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and improve lymph flow. It relaxes stressed out muscles, improves their range of motion which increases endorphins- the body’s natural painkillers and feel-good hormones and the reason why recipients report enhanced feelings of self-esteem after receiving a rejuvenating, energizing therapy like massage.
Popularity of Massage Therapy: Upward Swing
Massage therapy is believed to tune-up the human body much as the mechanical tune-up that automobiles get. The increased number of licensed massage therapists and the demand for their services growing consistently in the United States supports this reputation. Studies by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) indicate that American consumers spend anything between $2 billion to $4 billion a year on visits to massage therapists and this popularity of massage therapy has indeed paved the way for it becoming a favored mainstream healing technique.
