BenefitsofSwedishMassage

What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy involves the manipulation

of the soft tisssue structures of the body

to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort,

muscle tension and stress; and to promote

health and wellness. The American Massage Therapy Association defines massage therapy as a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.

People find that the benefits of Swedish massage cover a wide range of medical conditions, including:

Anxiety and stress

Arthritis

Asthma and Bronchitis

Auto accident injuries

Carpel tunnel syndrome

Chronic and acute pain

Circulatory problems

Depression

Digestive disorders

Headaches

Insomnia

Myofascial pain

Reduced range of motion

Sinusitis

Sports injuries

Whiplash

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)

Who can experience the benefits of Swedish massage?

Almost anyone can experience the physical and mental benefits of massage therapy. Consumers, medical professionals and athletes are acknowledging and endorsing the benefits of Swedish massage in record numbers. Some of the proven effects include:

Relaxes muscle tissue

Improves range of motion

Reduces heart rate

Lowers blood pressure

Reduces pain

The demand for massage is increasing as research findings continue to validate its benefits. This trend is evidenced by massage's growth in the following areas:

The number of Americans reporting they have received a massage from a massage therapist in the previous twelve month nearly tripled from 1997 to 2003 (2). In an August 2005 survey, an estimated 47 million adult Americans said they had received a massage in the previous 12 months (3).

Many companies, including Fortune 500 corporations and the U.S. Department of Justice, provide onsite seated massage to reduce absenteeism, boost productivity, and counter musculoskeletal problems and stress. (4,5).

More sports teams are hiring massage therapists so their athletes can enjoy faster recovery from injury and relief of muscle soreness (6).

Foot notes

1,2 & 3. Findings of a survey conducted by the opinion Research Corporation, Princeton, NJ, and commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (August 2005)

4. "Alternative Medicine Moves Into the Workplace," Alternative Therapies 2(1): 47-51 (January 1996)

5. "The Healing Power of Touch," Life (August 1997): 52-62

6. Sports Extra, telecast on WBBM-TV Chicago, IL (April 6, 1997)

7. Findings of a survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation, Princeton, NJ, and commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (August 2005)

8. "Trends in Alternative Medicine Use in the United States, 1990-1997," Journal of the American Medical Association 280 (18); 1569-1575 (November 11, 1998)

How can massage be beneficial?

General Public

Work Place

Sports Training

Benefits of Swedish Massage Therapy

Increases blood circulation and lymphatic circulation

Increases endorphins and reduces cortisol levels

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