Massage Therapy - the Key to Healing and Health

| Posted: 14-04-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 7 | Rating: (50)

(?)

Massage therapy has been in use for a long time. Chinese documents dating back more than 3000 years denote its use. In recent years, massage therapy has grown in relevance, popularity and significance as a viable alternative to more traditional treatments. Adding to the legitimacy of massage as an alternative treatment option, many states now regulate the industry by requiring massage therapists be fully trained and licensed. Massage therapy techniques target the muscles and soft tissue of the human body to help promote natural healing. Since its first documented use, massage therapy techniques have evolved to offers more that 250 different techniques or modalities.

Licensed massage therapists (LMTs) are providing treatment in all sorts of settings; from offices and airports to spas and luxury hotels. Many businesses have even contracted LMTs to come into their workplace and provide massages to their employees. Portable massage tables and chairs have enabled the industry to provide their services in almost any location. Jeffry Riach, Co-Owner and CEO of Oakworks Inc, the leading manufacturer of portable massage tables and chairs for over 30 years noted that “Oakworks continues to see an increasing demand for professional massage tables and chairs.” Mr. Riach went on to say that what’s even more exciting is the demand we’re seeing for our professional massage table products for use in home spas. You can view the entire line of Oakworks Professional Massage tables and Massage Chairs by visiting www.oakworks.com.

If you’re considering getting a massage, you’ll want to take a few things into consideration. One of the most important aspects you’ll want to pay close attention to is the qualifications of the massage therapist who will be performing your massage. You can find out if your state requires a license by visiting the Massage Register website at www.massageregister.com and clicking on the “Certification and Licensing” link under the General information heading. If your does require massage therapists be licensed, don’t be afraid to ask if the person giving the treatment is licensed and ask to see the license.

You’ll also want to know the type of modality the massage therapist uses. You can find out more about massage therapy and different massage modalities by visiting the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals website at www.massagetherapy.com. With more that 250 modalities in use today, it can be a bit daunting to understand all of them, but the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals website does a great job of breaking them down into simple to understand terms. The LMT you choose will also be able to explain the modality(s) they use and also help you understand what the benefits of their chosen modality or modalities are.

And finally, ask about any equipment they will be using including massage tables or massage chairs, oils or lotions. Let your LMT know if you have any allergies as this may affect the use of some oils or lotions. Also, massage table drapes and face rest covers and may be of concern. Tell your LMT if you have any allergies to perfumes, dyes or synthetic materials.

Millions of people around the world have discovered the exceptional benefits of massage therapy as an alternative to traditional medicines. Massage therapy provides numerous health benefits. Highest among those benefits are pain relief and stress relief. As our lives continue to move at a faster pace, we’re continually searching for ways to get healthy, relax and unwind. For many, massage therapy is the key to maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Rate this Article:

Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Tags: Massage Therapy, Massage Chairs, Massage Tables, Massage Therapy Supplies, Massage Therapy Accessories

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/massage-therapy-the-key-to-healing-and-health-386218.html

Print article

Send to friend

Publish this Article

Author feedback

About the Author:

Oakworks, Inc, is the largest US manufacturer of massage tables, massage chairs and massage table accessories with global distribution in the spa, physical therapy, massage therapy/athletic training, and medical diagnostic markets. Since its inception in 1977, the Company has been owned and operated continuously by its founders, Linda and Jeff Riach. Oakworks Inc. is located in New Freedom Pennsylvania and currently employs more than 150 men and women. You can visit Oakworks on-line at www.oakworks.com to find out why we say ‘Bodies Talk, We Listen’

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Add new Comment

Massage Therapy and Stress Relief
By: Stephanie Macintosh | 23/03/2006 | Health
An interesting and insightful article about the latest developments regarding therapeutic massage and stress relief.

Massage Therapy
By: Stephanie Macintosh | 19/06/2006 | Health
Insightful look at massage therapy - what it is and what it isn't.

Choosing A Massage Table
By: Deborah Schwabe | 02/02/2008 | Health
If you're a massage student looking to by your first massage table, it can be overwhelming when you see all the choices you have available to you. Now that you're taking your massage class, you're itching to get your first massage table so you can start practicing on your friends...

How Do Massage Chairs Differ From Regular Treatment Tables?
By: Amy Nutt | 31/07/2008 | Health
As a massage therapist, you likely wonder which equipment is the best for your business. Perhaps you have seen massage chairs and treatment tables and wondered if there was a benefit of one product over the other. Both massage chairs and treatment tables have benefits, so you will need to...

How to Start a Career in Massage Therapy
By: Stephanie Macintosh | 26/01/2006 | Careers
An informative article with advice on establishing a career as a massage therapist.

Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens
By: Stephanie Macintosh | 26/01/2006 | Health
An informative article on the benefits of massage therapy for senior citizens.

You'll Never Guess What A Massage Chair Recliner Can Do For You!
By: Dr. Alan Weidner | 10/04/2006 | Health
Many of the benefits of the massage chair are the same benefits that are attributed to licensed massage therapy.

What You Need to Know When Buying a Massage Table
By: Rory H. Hawkins | 04/03/2006 | Fitness
There are five things to consider when buying a portable massage table. These things include price, comfort, durability, size and weight.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Frequently Asked Questions

OSIM uPilot Massage Chair
By: Jiao | 28-07-2008
I had been to the OSIM store a while back and have my heart set on the OSIM uPilot massage chair. But before buying it I wanted to know if anyone has used it. Has anyone used this massage chair? Here's th elink to their website. OSIM Massage Chairs

Massage problem
By: hotkit22f | 09-04-2008
Why is it that massage thearapists require cancer patients to have a Dr's note before they will give them a massage? I went to get a massage and was turned away when they found out that i have had cancer in the past and I didnt have a Dr's note.

Q&A Powered by:

Latest Self Improvement Articles

The Significance Of Anger Management Techniques
By: Stephen Campbell | 08/09/2008
Anger management techniques are put in place to give encouragement to individuals to work on their anger. Anger management programs are generally educational in nature and help the victim to take control of their emotions-- the anger.

Catalysts For Achieving Real Success
By: Stephen Campbell | 08/09/2008
There are 4 important things which everyone should etch within their heart and mind--success secrets., leadership development, business success, abundance and prosperity.

Laboratory Experiments With Subliminal Messages
By: Michael McGrath | 08/09/2008
Do subliminal messages really work? Can your brain even record messages that you are consciously unaware of? This is a debate that has been raging since the 1950s and recently we have some scientific evidence to give us the answer!

How to Become Successful and Financially Free
By: Richard van Beek | 08/09/2008
There are many different ways to become wealthy. You can inherit money, win money, save up until you reach a substantial amount, or work really hard to get it. But a lot of people lack one element to create wealth. In this article I'll explain this secret.

The Awesome Power Of Gratitude
By: Jules Hawk | 06/09/2008
The expression of Gratitude has the capacity to transform your life, to develop the connection with Divinity, with your true inner self and the profound power within, to inspire, and to bring forth bounty and joy into your life.

Discover Your Destiny: Finding Your Path of Light
By: Michaiel Bovenes | 06/09/2008
The concept of destiny can excite you at the core of your being and can also become a source of frustration that renders feelings of impotenia and longing. When you learn these secrets you can easily find greater peace and fulfillment in your life.

Angelic Forces are Here Now
By: Kate Loving Shenk | 06/09/2008
Angels Are Known To Visit Where Catatrophe Looms. ER's, Hospitals and Hospices All Come To Mind (But Not Limited To). This Article Is A Review Of Dr. Robert D. Lesslie's New Book, "Angels In The ER."

Buy One, Get One Free or Bogof
By: Elsabe Smit | 06/09/2008
We believe that the illusions that other people create, but we do not believe that we can create our own reality. We then live the reality of someone else and complain about not getting what we want.

Article Categories

Article Marketing

Article Notepad

Stop Duplicate Content

Term Papers

Follow ArticlesBase at http://twitter.com

Need Help?

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below

Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.47, 16)

Massage Therapy - the Key to Healing and Health

Article Comments

Related Articles

Got a Question? Ask.

Latest Self Improvement Articles

Need Help?

Site Links

Webmasters

Business Info

Sign up for our email newsletter