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started by Gray Refsgaard on 25 May 13
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    Most Americans know that massage therapy will help relieve pressure and pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. And, more people than ever are trying massage for the very first time.

    Maybe you received a certificate for massage. Probably work's been demanding, and you've considered obtaining a massage to rest. Or possibly you desire to decide to try another type of massage and are already a lover of massage.

    Whatever your reasons, there are several simple things you have to know to get the most out of your massage.

    There are numerous terms for forms of massage. The American Massage Therapy 23 Photo Sharing: Registered Vocational Nursing Programs Association or designates as massage methods the various methods. Ask your massage therapist what massage method gives you the results you want.

    The most popular include:

    * Swedish massage: The most typical form of massage, to flake out and energize you.

    * Deep tissue massage: For muscle injury from an injury, such as whiplash o-r back strain.

    * Sports massage: To help keep the body flexible, prevent injury and recover the body should injury occur.

    * Chair massage: Massage of the upper-body, while fully dressed and placed in a particular portable chair.

    Locating a qualified massage therapist is also crucial. Ask your massage therapist about his / her recommendations. And recall, each massage and bodywork technique requires specialized training.

    AMTA, which involves members meet education standards, recommends asking the next questions:

    * Did you graduate from a program approved by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation or from an AMTA member school?

    * Have you been certified or registered as a therapist in this state? Not all states license massage therapists.

    * Are you a part of AMTA?

    * Are you certified by the National Certification Board of Massage Therapy and Bodywork?

    * Do you have learning any particular massage modalities?

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