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​Massage therapy is an important component of health and wellness services for millions of Americans each year. Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft tissue intended to promote health and well-being and includes under its umbrella many types of massage that can be applied by trained massage therapists. Massage therapists in the United States provide essential services to millions of patients/clients, both to improve general health and well-being and to treat specific ailments and medical needs. For many patients, massage therapy is a key component of their treatment plans. 72 percent received massages for medical or stress-related reasons. Medical reasons include pain relief, stiffness or spasms, injury recovery, migraines, prevention, pregnancy or prenatal care, and general well-being. 87 percent of individuals surveyed view massage as beneficial to overall health and well ness, and 71 percent agree that massage therapy should be considered a form of health care. 89 percent believe that massage can specifically be effective in reducing pain, with 29 percent stating that they have used massage therapy for pain relief.
​​Source: Massage Therapy in Integrative Care & Pain Management | AMTA (amtamassage.org)
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Massage therapy relieves stress and conditions associated with it, such as tension headaches. Medical research indicates that massage therapy can helps boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body’s natural “killer T cells,” which fights off viruses