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3 Massage Techniques to Help Conquer Insomnia
According to the American Sleep Association, approximately 50-70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. The ASA reports that insomnia is the most common specific sleep disorder, with short term issues reported by about 30% of adults and chronic insomnia by 10%. Getting enough sleep is critical to overall health and massage therapy is a great
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How Does Massage Work?
Massage is defined as the rubbing and kneading of the body’s muscles and joints. Massage is most commonly used to relieve tension or pain. Most people who have experienced a massage report it has been helpful. But according to a recent National Health Interview Survey, only about 6.9 percent of Americans have ever tried massage. That means there is a
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Massage Therapy for Sleep Improvement
Have you been having trouble sleeping lately? If you’ve answered yes, you should consider setting up a massage therapy appointment. Massage has been proven to help decrease restlessness, and to reduce the likelihood or frequency of insomnia. Routine massage therapy appointments are a great remedy for those experiencing trouble with their sleeping patterns.
Massage Is An “Invaluable Resource” For Hospitals
The general public understands that massage is good medicine, and this is reflected in the growing use of massage therapy and energy work in U.S. hospitals.
According to research conducted in January 2017, 82 percent of hospital patients claimed massage therapy was the most helpful form of hospital therapy. The patients in this survey were between the ages of 19-95
5 Reasons to Get Massage for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can be an extremely debilitating disease. But there are ways to counteract the deleterious effects of fibromyalgia. Massage therapy is a natural and advantageous way to get the upper hand on fibromyalgia. Don’t let yourself succumb to the pain throughout your body this disease causes. Although a complete cure for fibromyalgia has yet to be found, you can manage
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Get Massage for Insomnia
Massage therapy is calming, rejuvenating and soothing. Since its inception, massage therapy has been used to relax the body, improve sleep and fight the problems of insomnia. Massage therapy not only helps get the body ready for sleep by creating relaxation, it can also help you with many other sleep-related issues.
Why Try Massage?
Massage is both therapeutic and relaxing, it is something that everyone should try at least once. The catch is, once you try it, you are sure to be coming back for more. Massage is extremely beneficial for the body and can help you in many ways. There are a plethora of reasons for getting a massage, but here are the
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Do You Suffer From Insomnia? Read This.
Do you lie in bed staring at the alarm clock for hours on end? Insomnia – the inability to fall asleep when desired – is a common disorder that affects nearly half of the adult population (48%). Both men and women, young and old, can experience this disorder. If you find it difficult to fall asleep, keep reading to learn
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