Are you married? Do both you and your spouse experience back pain, neck or other types of possibly debilitating pain? As a woman, I feel very comfortable going in for a massage to melt away my every day stress and worries. I mentioned it to my husband, "go ahead, get a massage". He completely discounted it. That's for women, not men.The benefit to a man can be great. It will ease him into the idea of massage "for his wife", he's just "going along" with it! For an unsure man, it will give him the confidence to do what his body may be crying out for. He will be comforted by having his wife by his side.How do you find the appropriate massage therapist? Well, as with everything, there are qualifications, and there are genuine qualifications. You can ask your doctor to refer you to one he/she works with. Sometimes this is even covered by insurance.Upon receiving a massage, the superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue will be manipulated in order to enhance blood flow, function it will promote relaxation and well-being. This became popular in the US in the 1800's and grew in popularity until the 1940's. The development of modern medicine discounted the benefits of therapeutic...more
In all my years on this earth, I have only had one massage! Now that I know the many benefits and history of massage, I'll be looking forward to a series of massages. It is an ancient form of healing and ways of relaxation and rest. It is found in to ancient cultures. Records of different massages go back through the ages in all parts of the world...more
Our hands. When are we not using them? Perhaps when we sleep. We clean, scrub twist, grab. We type on computers, buckle child car seats.. The list goes on! We can use lotion to care for our skin, but what about muscle or joint strain? What about the pain of overuse? Hand massage may be what we've been unknowingly seeking, not only to relieve hand pains and aches, but also to help a long list of problems. Have you ever had a massage? Do you think this is something new? No, it is not a new medical breakthrough, this art has been practiced throughout the world. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. A hand massage will enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being and can help with a host of issues ranging from headache to stomach problems. Massage therapy became popular in the US in the 1800's and grew in popularity until the 1930's when the development of modern medicine...more
Whatever method of massage you choose, it can help relieve pain, anxiety, depression and a variety of diseases. There is no way to blind-test massage therapy, as the person being tested is going to be touched, and we cannot deny that the sense of...more
Remedy Soreness More Effectively with a Massage By: Bobby Wise About the Author Please visit our website here for more information or visit our blog. Thank you. (ArticlesBase SC #3130268) Article Source:...more
I feel so great! That was fabulous. I just had my first Swedish massage. Why did it take me so long to discover this. Having had one, I now know that this is one of the more modern-day massages. It was developed in Stockholm, Sweden, just a few...more
Have you ever had a massage? Isnt it great? A wide variety of seasonings, oils, mixes, rocks, tables, mats, clothed or not etc, many different body parts! A massage applied by using the masseuses hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms or feet. Yes,...more
Is it time for a break? Do your bones hurt, your muscles throb? It's probably not just you, someone you love probably feels the same. You both could use a massage. The latest and greatest thing is couples massage! Ever thought about it? There are...more
Ow, thats my back! I can't bend over, stand up, move! Does this sound familiar? To me and my husband, it does. We have both found ourselves at various times in our lives with this particular ailment. Well, recently we have been going for a frequent...more