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As regular readers of our blog know, the research continues to pour in showing the health benefits of massage. The AMTA recently published an article discussing the positive impact of massage on pre-term infants, those with high blood pressure, cancer patients and more.Read the full article here.

Regular readers of our blog know that the evidence from research about the benefits fo regular massage continues to grow month by month. A recent study published in medical journal covering treatments that provide supportive care to patients with cancer found that twice weekly massage for 4 weeks dramatically reduced signs of illness-related distress to levels associated with...

Researchers at Yale University recently published a study showing that stress can actually causes physical changes in the structure of the brain and how it functions. It's one more piece of evidence showing that stress is an underlying cause for many different diseases and health conditions.Fortunately, research also continues to show that massage is a great way to relieve stress...

More consumers are incorporating massage therapy into their regular health and wellness regimens to assist with medical conditions

Massage techniques for neck and lower back

Gardening, collecting leaves, and housework, are all sometimes necessary activities, but the prolonged bending over and muscle strain can lead to neck and lower back pain that isn’t so enjoyable. The following tips demonstrate massage techniques that alleviate neck and lower back pain caused my common activities.

Sports massage therapy has become increasingly popular among athletes. For those trying to get the last of their golf games in before it gets too cold, we offer a few tips to enhance your golf game through massage.

Eating healthy is never an easy task. Get an early start to forming your healthy eating and de-stressing habits this season by calming your digestive system and balancing your body with these quick tips.

I used to consider the occasional massage a blissful, self-indulgent luxury. But as I've gotten older, I've become more and more convinced that regular rubdowns are an important prescription for physical and mental well-being.

As health care costs continue to increase, consumers are looking toards alternative therapies to treat pain and stress. According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) 44 percent of adult Americans who received a massage...