Massage Can Support a Woman’s Journey from Menstruation to Menopause
Studies have found that massage can help shorten labor, reduce pain, and improve women’s sense of control during childbirth.
Studies have found that massage can help shorten labor, reduce pain, and improve women’s sense of control during childbirth.
Many people have questions about receiving their first massage. Here are answers to some typical questions and concerns about your first massage or bodywork session.
Michelle Ebbin, massage therapy expert, believes that holistic practices like massage therapy can play a greater role in helping people keep their mental health in check.
Every year, more and more Americans use massage therapy for the many health benefits it offers. As the popularity of massage therapy increases, so does the demand for qualified massage therapists.
Exercising immediately after a session can both increase muscle soreness and compromise the value of the soft-tissue work you’ve just received, so consider these tips.
Many children love to be nurtured by their parents with a little massage. It's wonderful as part of a bedtime or naptime routine, or combined with rhymes and games during playtime. And nurturing touch has proven to be beneficial.
Are you a weekend warrior, self-proclaimed athlete, or someone who just generally likes to push themselves a little too hard at the gym? Sports massage might be just what the body ordered.
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