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Is it worth putting up with that pesky pain that just won't go away?

• The results form the study on low-back pain, published in the 2003 Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that massage therapy reduced the patient's need for pain medications by 36 per cent, compared to other therapies, including acupuncture. This is great news for the more than 100 million Americans who experience low-back pain.
• Approximately 45 million Americans experience chronic headaches, and of those, more than 60 percent suffer from migraines. A 2006 study in The Annals of Behavioral Medicine showed that those who received massage therapy had fewer migraines for more than three week following treatment.
• There is a growing body of research that shows massage therapy can alleviate the pain of many conditions, including cancer, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.1

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Don;t let stress or pain rob you 0f your life. Get a massage and let the healing begin.
"Nuff Said"

1 Picciuto, Lee; "More Than A Luxury"; Body Sense Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2009, p.8.

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Is carrying all that stress worth it?

• According to a 2009 survey sponsored by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, 81 per cent of Americans are as stressed, or more stressed, than they were a year ago.
• Studies from the Touch Research Institute have shown that massage therapy effectively reduces stress and anxiety by lowering the stress hormone cortisol by up to 52 per cent.
  
• HR Magazine reports that employees receiving massage therapy at work are more productive and are less likely to take unplanned time off work.1

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So, is it worth it to allow that stress to continue? Or, would it be better to get a massage that is chemical free and good for you as well?

1 Picciuto, Lee; "More Than Al Luxury"; Body Sense Magazine; Autumn/Winter 2009, p.6.

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According to Body Sense Magazine, "One of the most frequently asked questions regarding massage therapy is if its worth the Expense."1

Answer

Massage is not just a simple back rub , nor is it just a "luxury" or occasional "treat." Research tells us that massage is a valuable component of a well-rounded health regime, combating everything from chronic pain to the negative effects of stress.
Some people are unaware of the great skill and knowledge that comprises a massage therapy education . . . [such as physiology, anatomy, business ethics, sanitary procedures, indications and contradiction to massage and more including continuing education requirements each year] 1

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So, just ask yourself, " Is it worth it to put up with feelings of stress, tension, or pain? Or, would it be worth it to get a massage by someone specially trained to take care of these problems in an effective way." People who get either a monthly or bimonthly massage tend to feel better, be less stressed and have a greater feeling of well-being.
Get a massage today and see if its worth it.

1 Picciuto, Lee; "More Than a Luxury'; Body Sense Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2009, p.6.

What are you missing?

It always amazes me to hear the comments of those who have just received a professional massage for the fist time. Most never considered how much better thy would feel after a massage. And, how it would effect their whole attitude in a positive way.

It also amazes me when a first time massage recipient come in and says they haven't be able to sleep well. Then, a couple of minutes after the session begins they are sound asleep on the table.

If you have never tried massage therapy before, try it! Then you will discover what you are missing.
"Nuff Said"

-Less Pain, More Gain-

"The Challenging part of working with pain from muscle tension is to figure out the right technique, pressure and rhythm for each situation. Deep pressure into the tender belly of a muscle needs to be slow enough to give clients time to tune into the area so they can relax under the pressure."*

Mary Kathleen Rose

When you are getting a deep-tissue massage please remember "less pain equals more gain." If you are squirming around, gritting your teeth, or are extremely uncomfortable due to the massage being so painful., ask the therapist to back off just a little. You'll get better results. So, save the "no pain, no gain" scenario for the gym where it belongs. "Nuff Said"

*Rose, Mary Kathleen and Foster, Mary Ann. "talk about touch." Massage & Bodywork, September/October 2010, PP. 27-29.

I HAVE TO TAKE OFF EVERYTHING!
Well, that's the myth. When you receive a massage you are in charge, and you don't have to take off anything you don't want to take off. In fact, you can receive a chair massage and not even have to take your shoes off. So why miss out on all the benefits of massage therapy just because you're shy.
BUT, WHAT IF I NEED SERIOUS MASSAGE THERAPY TO RELIEVE MY PAIN?
No problem. Therapists trained to use the Critz Technique can be the answer. With this technique you wear loose fitting clothing.
So, don't worry. A massage is healthful, safe, effective, and can even be very modest at the same time. So, get a massage today!