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https://www.toyourhealth.com/newsletter/TYH_MAS/subscribe.php In this issue of To Your Health:
What Is Swedish Massage? Generally regarded as the most common form of massage, especially in Western countries, Swedish massage involves manipulation of the muscles and connective tissues of the body to achieve relaxation or health maintenance. Swedish massage uses five basic massage techniques to relax muscles and body tissues, using the hands, forearms and elbows. The five basic techniques are:
Swedish massage is credited to Swedish fencing instructor Per Henrik Ling, who invented the technique in the 1830s. This technique purportedly was brought to the United States from Sweden by two brothers in the 1850s. To learn more about the fundamentals of massage therapy, go to https://www.massagetoday.com/aboutmt. The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Massage A recent annual survey commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) polled a national sample of 1,000 U.S. adults (501 men, 499 women). What follows is a synopsis of some of the survey's major findings:
These figures are comparable to the 2000 figures (20% and 10%, respectively). The 2001 survey also included a variety of data relating to socioeconomic aspects of massage therapy, providing information on such topics as public and provider perceptions; health insurance coverage; service availability; etc. Specifically:
So what do you think about massage? This is the fifth annual survey commissioned by the AMTA, and the numbers keep climbing. If you're not one of the increasing supporters of massage therapy, why not give it a try today? You can look for a massage therapist near you at https://www.massagetoday.com/locator. This Month's Massage Q & A Question: Can massage cause node swelling to take place? I have been receiving massage therapy for about a month now to cure an upper back/neck problem and this morning I woke up with a tender lump under my armpit. Answer: No. A swollen and tender lymph node is an indication of infection. It may be a minor, localized infection, but an infection nonetheless. There's no reason massage could cause it. If it persists, you should contact your health care provider for evaluation. Question: I am a college sprinter, and although I have no troubles with my legs, someone suggested that a regular massage of my legs would help increase my speed. Is this true, what other benefits would massage provide? Answer: I would not expect massage to increase your speed. However, a serious triathlete I worked with for a couple of years felt it helped his conditioning and helped him recover faster from workouts. It can also help with soreness, and to keep your muscles loose. I have worked with many dancers, especially ballet, and they find that it helps with flexibility and range of motion. The only way to find out if it will help you is to give it a try. It certainly won't harm you. Note: Information provided in the Massage Q & A section is drawn from comments posted on the "Ask a Massage Therapist" forum, located at https://www.massagetoday.com/ask/. This edition of To Your Health is co-sponsored by:
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