Most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and
pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. And, more
people than ever are trying massage for the first time.
Perhaps you received a gift certificate for massage. Maybe work's been stressful, and you've thought about getting a massage to unwind. Or maybe you're already a fan of massage and want to try a different type of massage.
Whatever your reasons, there are some basic things you should know to get the most from your massage.
There are many terms for types of massage. The American Massage Therapy Association? (AMTA) designates the various methods as massage modalities.
Perhaps you received a gift certificate for massage. Maybe work's been stressful, and you've thought about getting a massage to unwind. Or maybe you're already a fan of massage and want to try a different type of massage.
Whatever your reasons, there are some basic things you should know to get the most from your massage.
There are many terms for types of massage. The American Massage Therapy Association? (AMTA) designates the various methods as massage modalities.