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massage

What is massage? Massage is a “hands-on” treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as …

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back pain And massage

Back pain is one of the most frequent complaints by massage therapists and their clients. In fact, 15 percent to 20 percent of Americans report back pain yearly, and 80 percent will suffer from at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime.2 A number of risk factors have …

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7 suggestion to reduce back pain with massage

7 suggestion to reduce back pain with massage

7 suggestion  to reduce back pain with massage 1 Use only massage therapists who received their training from schools accredited by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and have completed 500 hours of training (see Resources below). Check with your state to see if it requires that …

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